A bomb threat alert has been raised at the Calais-Fréthun railway station in northern France, putting local authorities on alert. The Pas-de-Calais prefecture announced on the social platform X that the threat is being verified. According to it, the situation may affect train traffic in the surrounding area.
The bomb alert at Calais-Fréthun has led to the suspension of rail links at this crossing point to London, including the Eurostar service, according to local authorities. The prefecture’s announcement was shared on social networks, while travelers were urged to follow official information for any further developments in the situation.
The station is located on the French coast of the English Channel, a point through which rail links to London pass, including the Eurostar service. Traffic on the latter has been interrupted because of the alert, according to local authorities.
Authorities confirmed that security checks are being carried out to determine whether the threat is real or whether it is a false alarm. So far, no further details have been released about the origin of the threat or the results of the checks. Verifications are continuing at the station premises, with the aim of clarifying the circumstances of the incident and restoring normal traffic flow.
According to the prefecture’s announcement, delays and disruptions to rail traffic are expected to continue until the checks are completed. The French rail network and the operators of international lines are in contact with the authorities to determine when trains can resume.
The alarm has also affected the lines linking France with Great Britain, as the Calais-Fréthun station is a transit point for these services. The number of travelers affected by the suspension of traffic has not been made public. The Pas-de-Calais prefecture has asked the public to get information only from official channels while the checks continue.
Authorities have not set a deadline for completing the verifications, but have said they will announce any change in the situation. The Calais-Fréthun station is an important railway transport hub in northern France, so any interruption there affects regional and international lines. Until the checks are completed, travelers are expected to face delays and timetable changes.