10 Jun 2019 | 04:52 PM UTC
France: Residual disruptions expected at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station June 10 /update 1
Police reopen Bordeaux Saint-Jean station after abandoned luggage prompts evacuation June 10; residual transportation disruptions anticipated over coming hours
Event
Residual disruptions to rail services are to be expected at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station on Monday evening (local time), June 10. Security forces had ordered the evacuation of the train station at 16:20 following the discovery of abandoned luggage; police subsequently cleared the station without incident as of 17:45. According to the SNCF, significant delays to trains are to be anticipated as service resumes at the station.
A heightened security presence and residual rail disruptions are to be expected at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals in Bordeaux are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate residual rail delays, cancelations, and congestion, and maintain a flexible itinerary.
