Eurostar and French prepare providers suspended as suspected WW2 bomb discovered close to Gare du Nord – Europe dwell

Regional prepare operator operating one of many 5 regional strains RER, RER B, steered in a social media submit that there are plans to renew some prepare connections from 10am native time, however added “there is a good chance it will be pushed back,” which means disruptions could proceed into the day.

You may verify dwell journey updates from Paris du Nord right here and for Eurostar providers right here (from Gare du Nord) and right here (from London).

Paris Gare du Nord is the busiest prepare station in Europe, with over 250 million passengers a 12 months utilizing it with all transport modes, which provides you an concept of the dimensions of disruption this morning.

European leaders have reaffirmed their “continued and unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders” on Thursday evening, as they introduced plans to massively improve defence spending.

European Fee president Ursula von der Leyen known as it “a watershed moment” for Europe.

Setting out their pink strains, the EU nations – with out Hungary, which refused to signal the conclusions – agreed there could be no negotiation about Ukraine with out Ukraine, any truce ought to solely be a part of an enduring and complete peace settlement, and Ukraine must be put within the strongest potential place to barter its future.

However the important thing factor is a transparent dedication to spend extra, produce extra, and streamline procurement processes to rearm Europe.

Since Donald Trump was inaugurated because the US president and put a query mark over US assist for Europe, various EU nations have revised their defence spending targets, and extra are planning to take action within the coming weeks.

The sensation amongst European leaders was finest captured by the Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen:

I don’t assume now we have plenty of time. So [we need to] rearm Europe: spend, spend, spend on defence and deterrence.

The political sign from final evening’s assembly of the European Council, attended by Zelenskyy, was clear. Now, it’s in regards to the implementation of those choices.

Individually, Zelenskyy and the US aspect indicated that they’re more likely to meet subsequent week, doubtlessly to signal the much-awaited minerals deal, which may assist progress the Trump-led peace course of. However there’s nonetheless plenty of mistrust and questions over the US motivations, and on whether or not Russia is genuinely ready to take a seat down to speak about peace given it continues to assault Ukraine.

Prime EU officers, European Fee president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president António Costa will debrief different non-EU leaders on final evening’s speak at present, together with the UK.

I’ll convey you all reactions and different developments throughout Europe.

It’s Friday, 7 March 2025, and that is Europe dwell. It’s Jakub Krupa right here.

Good morning.

Eurostar trains between London and northern France and French trains TGV, RER, and TER have been suspended after a suspected object was discovered close to Paris Gare du Nord, Paris North, prepare station.

A social media account of RER B line reported the disruption was attributable to a suspected unexploded bomb from the second world conflict,

French media stated it was found throughout in a single day upkeep works on railway tracks within the commune of Saint Denis, with emergency providers attending.

Extreme journey disruptions are anticipated consequently.