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‘Really huge’ unexploded WWII bomb found outside Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France

Eurostar trains to London and all trains heading to northern France were brought to a halt Friday following the discovery of an unexploded World War II era bomb on tracks leading to the nation’s busiest station.

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Discovery of Unexploded World War II Bomb Halts Paris Trains and Eurostar

The police successfully defused the explosive device, which weighs more than 1,000 pounds and was found near tracks north of the French capital during landscaping work.

The Associated Press - Busines… · 2d

WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closure

The bomb was discovered in Paris around 4 a.m. by workers doing earth-moving work near the tracks in the Seine-Saint-Denis region. Eurostar trains to and from London were brought to a halt.

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Eurostar chaos: ‘You’re on your own,’ stranded passengers are told

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Virgin Group aims to raise $900 million to fund Eurostar rival, FT reports

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WW2 bomb disrupts Eurostar.

The unexploded bomb was discovered overnight in the Saint-Denis suburb of Paris during works on the tracks, halting the ...

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WWII bomb defused after forcing rail shutdown and Eurostar chaos in London and Paris

Eurostar services are expected to resume between London and Paris on Saturday after the discovery of an "excessively dangerous" unexploded Second World War bomb. The cross-Channel operator halted ...

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‘Really huge’ unexploded WWII bomb found outside Paris triggers major rail disruption

Services to London and Brussels were hit, Eurostar said. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said that train services will gradually resume and roads will reopen later Friday from 6pm local ...