The company running the passenger service between Britain and continental Europe advised travelers to “cancel or postpone.”
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Cable Theft in Spain Disrupts Train Travel for Thousands, Officials Say
Oscar Puente, the transport minister, said “a serious act of sabotage” had brought some trains to a halt. Service was resuming on Monday.
What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.
With Freight Off the Rails, Rare Open Tracks for Passenger Trains
The brief lockout of freight railway workers gave Via Rail Canada trains a temporary reprieve from their second-class status.
After French Rail Sabotage, Some See Signs of a Murky ‘Ultraleft’
Experts say the arson attacks before the opening of the Paris Olympics bear the hallmarks of insurrectionary anarchists opposed to the state.
These Are the French Rail Lines Affected by the Arson Attacks
The arson has caused widespread travel disruptions in France ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
In Germany, a Tournament Runs Smoothly, but the Trains Do Not
Sweltering train cars, frequent delays and regular cancellations: At the Euro 2024 men’s soccer tournament, Germany’s faltering rail system emerges as a tough opponent.
Will My Next Trip Be by Train Instead of Plane?
In Europe, Asia and the U.S., new and expanded train service is making rail a viable alternative to flying.
Eurostar to Suspend Amsterdam to London Service for 6 Months
The no-transfer rail connection from the Dutch capital to London will close starting in June. A new terminal for Eurostar passengers is set to open at Amsterdam’s main rail station in 2025.
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Cancels Key Part of HS2 Rail Project
The British prime minister embraced a more divisive profile, casting himself as a disrupter and scrapping part of the High Speed 2 line that predecessors had championed.