All Eurostar services at Gare du Nord have been suspended after an unexploded World War II bomb was found on the railway tracks.
All Eurostar services have been suspended at Gare du Nord in Paris due to the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb on the railway tracks. The bomb was unearthed overnight during construction work in St Denis, a suburb of Paris.
The suspension of services affects all RER, regional, TGV, and Eurostar train operations, which are expected to remain halted until at least 10 AM local time. Reports from local media indicate that delays of up to two hours are likely as a result of the situation.
Since approximately 6 AM, a bomb squad has been on-site conducting assessments and managing the situation. The French national railway company, SNCF, is overseeing the response and has provided reassurance that safety measures are being followed diligently.
Passengers planning to use Eurostar services have been informed via the Eurostar website that adjustments to travel plans are necessary. The message states: “Due to an object on the tracks near Paris Gare du Nord, we are expecting disruption to our services this morning. Please change your journey for a different date of travel. You can exchange your ticket for free to travel at a different time or date in the same travel class. This is subject to availability.”
Travelers have been advised to check the Eurostar website or the Eurostar app for the latest updates on the situation as it develops.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2025/03/07/eurostar-trains-suspended-after-discovery-of-unexploded-wwii-bomb-in-paris/ – This article confirms the suspension of Eurostar services due to the discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb near Paris Gare du Nord and provides details on the disruption to train services.
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/paris-railway-station-shut-down-after-wwii-bomb-found-on-tracks/articleshow/118778631.cms – It reports on the shutdown of Paris Gare du Nord due to the bomb discovery and mentions the involvement of the Paris police in neutralizing the device.
- https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2025/03/07/eurostar-trains-suspended-after-discovery-of-unexploded-wwii-bomb-in-paris/ – This source also mentions that SNCF advised passengers to postpone their trips and that services were halted until mid-morning.
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/paris-railway-station-shut-down-after-wwii-bomb-found-on-tracks/articleshow/118778631.cms – It highlights the impact on passengers, noting that approximately 700,000 people pass through Gare du Nord daily.
- https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2025/03/07/eurostar-trains-suspended-after-discovery-of-unexploded-wwii-bomb-in-paris/ – Eurostar’s advice to passengers to change their travel dates is mentioned, along with the option to exchange tickets for free.
Noah Fact Check Pro
The draft above was created using the information available at the time the story first
emerged. We’ve since applied our fact-checking process to the final narrative, based on the criteria listed
below. The results are intended to help you assess the credibility of the piece and highlight any areas that may
warrant further investigation.
Freshness check
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative appears to be current, referencing ongoing disruptions and recent events. However, without a specific date or confirmation of recent publication, it’s difficult to ascertain its exact freshness.
Quotes check
Score:
0
Notes:
There are no direct quotes in the narrative to verify.
Source reliability
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative originates from the Express, a well-known publication, but not as highly regarded for factual accuracy as some other major news outlets like the BBC or Reuters.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The scenario described is plausible given the context of construction work and historical bomb discoveries. However, specific details about the bomb’s discovery and the response could not be verified.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): OPEN
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
The narrative seems plausible and current, but lacks specific verification of details such as the bomb’s discovery and response efforts. The source is generally reliable but not among the most trusted news outlets.
