27 Aug 2024 | 10:18 AM UTC
Belgium, France: Railway incident prompts mild Eurostar delays and possible cancellations, Tournai Aug. 27
Train incident in Beclers, Tournai, Belgium Aug. 27; mild delays and possible cancellations to Eurostar network at France-Belgium border.
A railway incident involving a TGV and agricultural machinery occurred on the tracks in Beclers, near Tournai, on the Brussels-Lille line early Aug. 27. The crash prompted delays mild delays of approximately one hour to Eurostar services through the morning of Aug. 27 as authorities responded to the incident.
Further delays and cancellations are possible on the Eurostar railway network between Brussels, London, and Paris through Aug. 27.
Confirm the status of rail services on Eurostar network through at least the evening of Aug. 27. Seek alternative transport for time-sensitive travel. Heed all traffic and security advisories if operating near the incident site.
