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Coordinated arson attack damages TGV Nord railway signalling infrastructure near Croisilles, France.
During the early morning of 26 July 2024, unidentified perpetrators deliberately set fire to railway communication and signalling cables near Croisilles, south of Arras. The attack targeted infrastructure supporting the LGV Nord high-speed railway connecting Paris with northern France and international services toward Belgium and the United Kingdom. A malfunction was detected at approximately 03:38, and SNCF technicians subsequently discovered several separate ignition points inside cable access chambers. The damage disrupted TGV and Eurostar services, causing cancellations and delays during the Olympic opening day. French gendarmerie investigators confirmed deliberate interference and collected forensic evidence. The incident formed part of a coordinated series of attacks at four railway locations. No Russian involvement was established.
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Coordinated arson attack damages TGV Nord railway signalling infrastructure near Croisilles, France.
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During the early morning of 26 July 2024, unidentified perpetrators deliberately set fire to railway communication and signalling cables near Croisilles, south of Arras. The attack targeted infrastructure supporting the LGV Nord high-speed railway connecting Paris with northern France and international services toward Belgium and the United Kingdom. A malfunction was detected at approximately 03:38, and SNCF technicians subsequently discovered several separate ignition points inside cable access chambers. The damage disrupted TGV and Eurostar services, causing cancellations and delays during the Olympic opening day. French gendarmerie investigators confirmed deliberate interference and collected forensic evidence. The incident formed part of a coordinated series of attacks at four railway locations. No Russian involvement was established.