A bomb alert at Calais-Fréthun train station in northern France on November 12, 2026, caused Eurostar services between London and Paris to be temporarily halted. Several departures from London St Pancras station showed delays on the morning of November 12 as trains could not pass through the station during the alert.
Official Statements and Passenger Advice
Eurostar stated: “At the request of the French authorities, trains are currently unable to pass through Calais-Féthun station. This is causing delays to some services to and from London.” The Pas-de-Calais prefecture said: “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.” Passengers missing connections were advised to take the next available train. Later, the prefecture confirmed the situation had been verified and road traffic was gradually resuming.
Affected Routes and Broader Context
The disruption affected international rail traffic between London and Paris via Calais-Fréthun station. Eurostar services run from London St Pancras through this northern French station, which was closed during emergency checks. This incident followed several bomb threats and hoaxes reported on flights and in schools during the same week. Groupe SNCF advised the public to stay updated through their social
media channels as authorities continued to assess the situation.
