On March 7, 2025, train service was suspended at Paris' Gare du Nord rail station after the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb during maintenance work. The 1,100-pound bomb posed no immediate danger, according to French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot, and was successfully diffused. The disruption affected around 500 trains and 600,000 travelers. Eurostar services were halted, but arrangements for refunds or rebooking were offered. Gare du Nord, the largest train station in Europe, operates over 700,000 passengers daily, highlighting the significant impact of this incident.
Travelers are advised to re-book for another day or consider a refund.
Eurostar said all of its trains to and from the station are suspended for March 7.
The bomb has since been successfully diffused, according to reports.
Gare du Nord provides service for over 700,000 passengers a day, and nearly 100,000 per hour during rush hour peak.
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