On November 12, 2026, a bomb alert was reported at the Calais-Fréthun railway station in northern France. The alert prompted an immediate response from local authorities and affected rail traffic at the station.
Eurostar Trains Delayed on London-Paris Route
Eurostar services running between London, United Kingdom, and Paris, France, experienced delays as trains were temporarily halted from passing through Calais-Fréthun station. The interruption led to some cancellations and delays for passengers traveling on the international route.
Eurostar released a statement confirming the disruption, saying, “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.” Multiple train departures from St Pancras International were affected due to this halt.
Local Authorities Manage Ongoing Assessment
The Pas-de-Calais prefecture indicated that authorities are actively assessing the situation at Calais-Fréthun station. They warned that the alert could impact traffic in the surrounding area. The prefecture advised people in the vicinity to remain cautious and stay updated through Groupe SNCF’s social media channels.
Locally based emergency teams coordinated the response to ensure safety during the ongoing bomb alert. Travelers who missed connections because of the disruption were advised to board subsequent trains to continue their journeys.
Details regarding the origin
or resolution of the bomb alert have not been disclosed. The exact length of the service suspension at Calais-Fréthun remains unspecified.
