Eurostar cancellations due to unexploded bomb

[A Challenge]

A unexploded bomb has been discovered during engineering works on the line out of Paris Gare de Nord, meaning that Eurostar, as well as domestic rail services, are going to be disrupted tomorrow so they can dispose of it. So far, 5 Eurostar services have been cancelled and one will be diverted.

I originally heard about it on BBC Radio London, but the BBC don't appear to have an article on it, so here it is from Independent.ie:

The deactivation of a Second World War bomb recently discovered in Paris will cause major disruption to Eurostar services on Sunday.

Five trains between London and the French capital have been cancelled, one will be diverted and others are expected to be delayed.

The unexploded bomb was discovered during engineering work in the area north of Gare du Nord, which is a railway station served by Eurostar.

Roads and domestic train services in Paris will also be disrupted while the operation to make the device safe is carried out.

Eurostar said in a statement: "We are sorry for the impact this will have on our customers and would strongly advise anyone scheduled to travel with us between London and Paris this weekend to consider changing their plans."

Free refunds or exchanges are being offered for all passengers booked to travel on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

https://www.independent.ie/world-ne...econd-world-war-bomb-discovered-37822289.html

 

[duesselmartin]

I assume other high speed services such as Thalys are also affected?

 

[swt class 450]

Yes it is affecting the Thalys and Izy trains as well. Also other local SNCF trains are affected.

 

[duncanp]

One train from London to Paris is being diverted to Marne La Vallee, with free RER tickets being provided for those who wish to travel into the centre of Paris.

I suppose Marne La Vallee doesn't have the capacity to take all Eurostar services which would have run to Paris.

 

[SHD]

The bomb was safely neutralized.

Indeed MLV does not have much capacity to handle terminating trains (there is only one centre siding)