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Arson attack disrupts TGV Atlantique railway junction near Courtalain, France.
On 26 July 2024, unidentified perpetrators set fire to railway signalling and fibre-optic communication cables near Courtalain, southwest of Paris. The attack targeted a critical junction on the LGV Atlantique railway, where high-speed routes diverge toward western and southwestern France, including Brittany and Bordeaux. The fire damaged cables required for safe signalling and railway traffic management, forcing SNCF to suspend or divert services on both branches. Major disruptions affected trains departing from Paris-Montparnasse, with widespread cancellations and delays during the opening day of the Olympic Games. Investigators identified the incident as part of a coordinated series of attacks on strategically selected railway junctions. Although the sabotage was confirmed, no perpetrators or foreign-state involvement were officially established.
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On 26 July 2024, unidentified perpetrators set fire to railway signalling and fibre-optic communication cables near Courtalain, southwest of Paris. The attack targeted a critical junction on the LGV Atlantique railway, where high-speed routes diverge toward western and southwestern France, including Brittany and Bordeaux. The fire damaged cables required for safe signalling and railway traffic management, forcing SNCF to suspend or divert services on both branches. Major disruptions affected trains departing from Paris-Montparnasse, with widespread cancellations and delays during the opening day of the Olympic Games. Investigators identified the incident as part of a coordinated series of attacks on strategically selected railway junctions. Although the sabotage was confirmed, no perpetrators or foreign-state involvement were officially established.