Eurostar has confirmed delays to some services to and from London following a suspected bomb threat at Calais-Fréthun station in northern France. The incident has prompted French authorities to request that trains be halted at the station, which sits less than six miles from the Channel Tunnel exit.
Trains Unable to Pass Through Station
In a statement, Eurostar said: "At the request of the French authorities, trains are currently unable to pass through Calais-Frethun station. This is causing delays to some services to and from London."
The security alert is affecting rail traffic, including services running from London to Paris, though it remains unclear how many services have been impacted or how long the disruption will continue.
French Authorities Confirm Bomb Alert
The official French government account for the Pas-de-Calais region also released a statement confirming the incident is a "bomb alert". In a post on X, they wrote: "A bomb alert is currently underway at Calais-Fréthun station. The situation is being assessed. This may affect traffic in the surrounding area. Please be careful."
The situation is being assessed by authorities as passengers face potential delays on affected Eurostar routes.
