Discovery of WWII Bomb Halts Eurostar Services Between Paris and London
An unexploded WWII bomb near Gare du Nord caused Eurostar and regional train services to be suspended on March 7, 2025, impacting thousands of travelers.
The GuardianEurostar and French rail services halted at Gare du Nord after WW2 bomb found
CBS NewsTraffic at Paris' Gare du Nord train station halted as unexploded World War II bomb found near tracks
BBC NewsParis Gare du Nord trains halted after WW2 bomb found
ABC NewsUnexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France
Overview
On March 7, 2025, an unexploded World War II bomb was found on tracks near Gare du Nord in Paris, halting Eurostar trains to London and disrupting other rail services. Discovered by workers early morning, the bomb's presence led to the establishment of a security perimeter by police. Eurostar canceled all services for the day, urging passengers to reschedule their trips. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot assured travelers that there was no immediate risk and efforts to defuse the device were underway. The Gare du Nord is the busiest rail station in Europe, accommodating 700,000 passengers daily.
Analysis
A World War II bomb was discovered near the tracks leading to Paris Gare du Nord, resulting in major disruptions for Eurostar services to London and trains to northern France.
French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot emphasized that while the situation is serious, there is no immediate danger of an explosion and urged travelers to postpone their trips if possible.
The discovery of unexploded bombs, although common in France, is particularly concerning due to the dense population around Gare du Nord, which serves hundreds of thousands of passengers daily.