A bomb alert at Calais-Frethun railway station in northern France on November 12, 2026, led to the temporary closure of the station and disrupted international rail traffic.
French authorities initiated emergency procedures, closing Calais-Frethun station and requesting the suspension of train services passing through the area. The Pas-de-Calais prefecture confirmed the alert and expected it to affect train traffic within the region.
Eurostar, which operates high-speed rail services between London and Paris, suspended all trains passing through Calais-Frethun at the request of French authorities. This caused delays to some Eurostar services to and from London, and several departures from London
St Pancras were postponed throughout the day.
Official Statements
Eurostar said, “At the request of the French authorities, trains are currently unable to pass through Calais-Fréthun station. This is causing delays to some services to and from London.” The Pas-de-Calais prefecture added, “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 on Eurostar trains between London and Paris experienced cancellations and delays due to the suspension. Travelers who missed connections were advised to take the next available train. The disruption
continued throughout the day as authorities evaluated the situation.
