UK Prime Minister Alters Travel Plans after French Railway Sabotage
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer changed his travel plans to fly to the Olympics in Paris after sabotage attacks on French rail networks caused Eurostar disruptions. Arson attacks led to significant delays and cancellations, affecting thousands of passengers and extending travel times. France is hosting dozens of dignitaries for the opening ceremony on the river Seine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer altered his travel plans for the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris on Friday due to sabotage attacks on French rail networks.
Originally set to travel via Eurostar from London to Paris, Starmer opted to fly instead after arson attacks led to significant delays and cancellations in France's high-speed rail services.
The attacks were described as premeditated acts of sabotage, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
Eurostar reported that one in four trains were cancelled, and remaining services were rerouted onto regular lines, extending travel time from Paris to London by an additional 90 minutes.
France is hosting dozens of heads of state, government officials, and royalty for the event, which features a ceremonial opening on the river Seine.
Originally set to travel via Eurostar from London to Paris, Starmer opted to fly instead after arson attacks led to significant delays and cancellations in France's high-speed rail services.
The attacks were described as premeditated acts of sabotage, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
Eurostar reported that one in four trains were cancelled, and remaining services were rerouted onto regular lines, extending travel time from Paris to London by an additional 90 minutes.
France is hosting dozens of heads of state, government officials, and royalty for the event, which features a ceremonial opening on the river Seine.
