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SNCF Restores BordeauxToulouse Service After Suspected Arson Halts Trains

Prosecutors opened an organized‑arson probe following four early‑morning fires that damaged signaling cables south of Bordeaux.

Overview

  • SNCF said normal circulation was expected with the first trains Monday after overnight repairs by about fifty technical staff.
  • Four near‑simultaneous fires were recorded between 8:00 and 9:00 on Sunday at Cadaujac, Villenave‑d’Ornon and Ayguemorte‑les‑Graves, damaging signaling and power cables.
  • Prosecutor Renaud Gaudeul launched an investigation for degradations by fire in organized group, with the gendarmerie research section assigned, noting the voluntary nature is largely favored.
  • The damage forced cancellations and diversions via Dax and Tarbes, producing major delays for TGV, Intercités and TER services, with some journeys reported 7 to 12 hours late.
  • SNCF offered free refunds or exchanges; separate cable thefts between Dijon and Dole led to TER stoppages and police apprehensions, and localized delays persisted Monday near Toulouse due to a level‑crossing fault.