A bomb alert at Calais-Féthun train station in northern France on the morning of November 12, 2026 caused Eurostar trains to stop passing through the station, disrupting international rail traffic. Eurostar services between London and Paris were temporarily halted, resulting in significant delays.
Official responses from French authorities and Eurostar
Eurostar confirmed that “at the request of the French authorities, trains are currently unable to pass through Calais-Féthun station,” causing delays to some services to and from London. The Pas-de-Calais prefecture used X (formerly Twitter) to state: “The situation is being assessed. This may affect traffic in the surrounding area. Please be careful. Stay informed about any
developments in the situation on Groupe SNCF’s social media channels.” Later, the prefecture confirmed the alert was verified and road traffic around Calais was gradually resuming.
Impact on passengers and local traffic
Several Eurostar departures from St Pancras International in London displayed delays linked to the Calais-Féthun station closure. Passengers who missed onward connections were advised to travel on the next available train. Road traffic near Calais was also affected during the alert but has been returning to normal following the clearance.
This security incident occurred amid a series of recent bomb threats and hoaxes reported on flights and in schools, contributing to heightened alertness in
the region.
