Disruption in the French transport system a few hours before the opening of the Olympics’
According to Al-Mayadin, the French Railway Operating Company reported that the country’s rail transport network has been targeted by vandalism.
According to the announcement of this company, the disruption in the French rail transport system occurs while there are only a few hours left before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The French railway operating company emphasized that these sabotage actions will cause disruptions at least in the country’s rail transportation during the weekend holidays.
The company also emphasized that it has transferred the route of some trains to traditional and old lines, but had to close a large number of lines.
The French railway operating company confirmed that the cables for the high-speed train lines were set on fire in a coordinated act by vandals.
In addition, the French railway operating company emphasized that the suspension of high-speed trains would affect the journey of 800,000 passengers.
“Patrice Vergrit”, the Minister of Roads and Transport of France, also said regarding the disruption in the country’s railway lines: “Sabotage and intentional actions have been taken against the railway lines of high-speed trains.”
He added: We will restart normal trains and we have to cancel a large number of trips. The repair of high-speed train lines will take a long time.