SNCF’s real-time alert feed reports that a malfunctioning level crossing between Surdon and L’Aigle is causing delays of up to 40 minutes and selective train cancellations on the Paris–Granville line today. Train 16540 to Paris was among services forced to reduce speed, while Nomad Train regional operators arranged limited replacement coaches. The incident began at 13:01 CET on 20 October and is expected to last until at least midnight, with engineers assessing whether mechanical components need replacement. The disruption coincides with heavy passenger loads linked to Toussaint school-holiday travel, increasing the risk of overcrowding at intermediate stations. Business travellers transferring in Normandy, particularly between Caen and the capital, should allow extra time or consider Rouen routes via the Paris–Le Havre main line. Companies with posted workers using TER services should issue updated duty-of-care instructions and verify that hotel bookings remain cancellable. The fault is the latest in a series of infrastructure-related slowdowns, underscoring SNCF’s plea for €1 billion in additional maintenance funding under the 2027 finance bill. Persistent reliability concerns could erode confidence in rail for domestic business mobility if not addressed.
Source: SNCF GTFS-RT Service Alerts
