The LGV Nord high-speed line between Lille and Paris today and will remain suspended this evening as passengers face several hours worth of delays following the fatalities
Passengers on the Eurostar face hours worth of delays after two people were killed on the tracks.
There were two separate fatalities on the LGV Nord high-speed line between Lille and Paris on Tuesday, June 24, a Eurostar spokesperson confirmed. No further details were given and the vicitims have not been identified.
A full statement from Eurostar read: “We are deeply sorry to confirm that there were two separate fatalities on the LGV Nord high-speed line between Lille and Paris today. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives.
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“The line was closed for much of the afternoon and will remain suspended this evening. As a result, Eurostar services are experiencing significant disruption, with some cancellations on routes to and from Paris. London-Brussels-Amsterdam services are running but with some delays. Disruption is expected to continue into tomorrow due to trains and crews being displaced.
“We are working closely with the French authorities and infrastructure teams to manage the impact and keep services running where possible.
“We sincerely apologise for the disruption experienced by our customers today. Our teams are doing everything possible to support affected customers and crew. Water has been distributed onboard delayed trains, and passengers have been contacted directly with updates and available options. Station staff remain on hand to assist anyone who needs further support, with hotel and taxis being arranged as needed. Anyone impacted will receive a refund/be able to re-book their train for free.”
A statement on the Eurostar website says: “You can exchange your ticket for free to travel at a different time or date in the same travel class. This is subject to availability. We are doing our best to get the situation resolved as soon as possible, and apologise for any inconvenience.”
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