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Ice in Belgium disrupts international trains from France and Germany

Pre-Christmas rail passengers travelling on routes connecting Belgium to France, the Netherlands, Germany and Britain faced disruption and long delays Saturday because of ice on power lines.

Ice in Belgium disrupts international trains from France and Germany
Photo: Tolga Akmen/AFP

Infrabel, which manages Belgian rail infrastructure, told AFP that two trains — an international Thalys service and a French TGV — had been halted mid-route.

These services were restarted two hours later, as huge crowds built up on platforms at Brussels’ Midi Station, but passengers were warned of knock-on delays throughout the day.

In addition to the Thalys route, which connects Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris, the Eurostar service from the Belgian capital to London also faced disruption and at least one cancellation.

“Traffic has restarted, but there will be multiple delays throughout the day on international services,” an Infrabel spokesperson said.

Two Thalys services from Amsterdam to Paris via Brussels have been cancelled, the rail company said. There will also be long delays on some services to the German town of Dusseldorf and to Schiphol airport.

A passenger booked to travel on a Eurostar train from Brussels to London told AFP that he had been informed that it was cancelled and offered a chance to rebook or receive a refund.

“We have a plan for winter, including infrastructure inspections and de-icing measures, but there’s no such thing as zero risk,” the Infrabel spokesperson said.

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Germany to check passports on Danish border during Euros

Persons travelling from Denmark to Germany during the 2024 European Championships, which begin on Friday, should bring their passport.

Germany to check passports on Danish border during Euros

Passports will be required for travel from Denmark to Germany for the duration of the European football championships, which take place in Germany between June 14th and July 14th. The border controls will be in effect until July 19th.

German authorities have put temporary border controls in place while the tournament is ongoing, the regional police in Southern Denmark have confirmed.

Diversions will be in place at some of the road crossings, notably Frøslev, where signage has been set up to redirect drivers.

READ ALSO: How to watch the Euro 2024 tournament on TV in Denmark

Germany’s Interior Ministry earlier stated that the country’s police had been given the option of using controls on all borders from June 7th. In that statement, the ministry said all travellers should bring passports when entering Germany.

The tournament will see some 500 police officers from other countries assist the German police by patrolling in host cities, and by helping the German Federal Police.

Euro 2024 begins on Friday evening when the hosts face Scotland in Munich. Denmark’s first match is against Slovenia on Sunday.

Denmark carries out spot checks on its side of the border with Germany, as part of temporary security measures that have been used in varying forms since 2016.

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