Coordinated arson attacks on France’s high-speed rail network disrupted travel leading up to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony and into the weekend.
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Arson Attacks on French Rail Leave Thousands Stranded
Hundreds were stuck at train stations in Paris and London as operators canceled and delayed trains on Friday after the attacks.
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.
Arson Attacks Disrupt France’s Rail Network Hours Before Olympic Opening Ceremony
The national railway company said three lines were disrupted by the attacks, causing massive delays.
Fires Disrupt Paris Trains Ahead of Olympics Opening Ceremony
The national railway company said three lines were disrupted by the attacks, causing massive delays.
What the Impressionist Painter Camille Pissarro Saw in London
A writer used Camille Pissarro’s paintings of suburban London and a ‘lost’ railway as a lens for exploring the city’s history — and settling an arcane mystery.
What the Impressionist Painter Camille Pissarro Saw in London
A writer used Camille Pissarro’s paintings of suburban London and a ‘lost’ railway as a lens for exploring the city’s history — and settling an arcane mystery.
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.
Inside an English Village Scarred by A High-Speed Railway, HS2
When Britain cut back a planned high-speed rail line, some residents on the route were pleased. They’re less delighted with what happened next.
‘Strike Madness’ Hits Germany While Its Economy Stumbles
A wave of strikes by German workers, feeling the sting of inflation and stagnant growth, is the latest sign of the bleak outlook for Europe’s economic powerhouse.