Sabotage Strikes Disrupt France's TGV Network Ahead of Paris Olympics

France's TGV high-speed train network faced a coordinated sabotage, causing travel chaos and exposing security gaps just before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Vandals damaged signal substations and cables, affecting routes to major cities. The attacks have led to widespread delays, affecting hundreds of thousands of travelers.

France's TGV high-speed train network faced a series of pre-dawn sabotage attacks, causing travel chaos just as the country prepares for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Coordinated sabotage damaged signal substations and cables on major routes, including those to Lille, Bordeaux, and Strasbourg. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal confirmed the operation was well-planned and targeted critical network points.

The Paris prosecutor's office is leading the investigation, with the anti-terrorist sub-directorate involved. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach expressed confidence in French security measures as 45,000 police and 10,000 soldiers secure the Olympics' opening event.

(With inputs from agencies.)