A bomb alert at Calais-Fréthun station in northern France on November 12, 2026, led to the immediate suspension of Eurostar train movements through the station. As a result, trains were temporarily halted at Calais-Fréthun during the morning, disrupting international rail traffic.
Impact on Eurostar Services
The alert affected Eurostar routes between London, United Kingdom, and Paris, France. Services running through Calais-Fréthun experienced delays, with several departures delayed at London St Pancras station. Eurostar confirmed the inability of trains to pass the station stemmed from a request by French authorities.
Official Statements and Passenger Guidance
The Pas-de-Calais prefecture issued warnings on social media, noting that the situation was under assessment
and advising caution regarding traffic in the surrounding area. Eurostar communicated that the disruption was due to French authorities’ instructions and caused delays to services to and from London. The Pas-de-Calais prefect confirmed the situation had been verified and that road traffic near the station was gradually resuming.
Eurostar advised passengers affected by the delays to travel on the next available train if they missed onward connections. The prefecture’s statement emphasized safety and vigilance while monitoring ongoing developments on Groupe SNCF’s social media channels.
The bomb alert followed a week marked by several bomb threats and hoaxes reported on flights
and in schools, contributing to heightened security concerns in the region.
