Eurostar, the speedy train link connecting Britain to Europe, is grappling with significant delays for the second day in a row. The chaos unfolded after cables were stolen near Lille, France, alongside two tragic incidents where individuals were struck by trains. The train service has recommended passengers to either cancel or postpone their travel plans due to these disruptions.
On the previous day, Eurostar had already halted several routes due to the alarming situations, which included two fatalities on the high-speed rail line linking Lille to Paris. Heightened concerns over potential sabotage in Europe have arisen from this incident, coinciding with a history of interruptions in rail services from cable theft and vandalism.
For example, in May, over 10,000 passengers in Spain were left stranded due to similar cable theft, while last July, arsonists in France sabotaged high-speed rail lines just before the Paris Olympics, endangering crucial signal stations. Experts indicate that the extensive French rail network is particularly susceptible to such disruptions, given its vastness. The motives behind the recent cable thefts remain unclear as authorities continue their investigations.
