France: Disruptions at Paris-Gare du Nord train station May 2

Event

A passenger accident at Gare du Nord train station (northern Paris) on the morning of Tuesday, May 2, has resulted in major service disruptions on various rail lines, including international Thalys services, high-speed trains (TGVs), and the RER B commuter rail line, which connects Paris with Roissy-Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG). Other train services are facing disruptions, such as other RER lines and the Paris metro. It is unclear when operations will return to normal.

Increased road congestion around Gare du Nord due to a surge in demand for taxis and ride-sharing services has been reported.

Advice

Travelers are advised to monitor the situation and to allow for extra time to reach their destinations.