Major Power Outage Disrupts TGV Services Between Paris and Eastern France

Catenary Break Causes Extensive Delays

Passengers traveling on the high-speed TGV line between Paris and Eastern France are facing significant delays today due to a power outage caused by a catenary break at Châlons-en-Champagne. The SNCF announced that the disruption is expected to last "until the end of the evening."

Delays Range from 1.5 to 5 Hours

The SNCF Connect website advises travelers to anticipate delays ranging from 1 hour and 30 minutes to 5 hours for TGV Inouï and Ouigo services operating between Paris Est and Strasbourg. Repair teams are currently on site to address the issue, and an information thread has been launched to keep passengers updated on the situation.

Alternative Routes and Support for Stranded Passengers

Due to the outage, TGVs are rerouted via conventional tracks, significantly slowing down the journey. The SNCF is distributing "meal boxes" to travelers affected by the delays and ensures that all customer information platforms are being updated in real-time.

Expected Restoration and Unfortunate Timing

The power line failure occurred "a little before noon" with expectations of restoration during the afternoon. The timing is particularly inconvenient as it coincides with the beginning of the weekend and school holidays in the Nancy-Metz, Reims, and Strasbourg zones. However, local TER services remain unaffected.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.