Hundreds of flustered passengers found themselves stranded at train stations across France due to a series of attacks that disrupted travel lines just hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The scenes were chaotic, with travelers cramming onto platforms in a bid to reach their destinations.
Some passengers were eager to return home after visiting Paris, while others were looking forward to embarking on summer holidays. One such traveler, an 80-year-old woman named Francoise from La Rochelle, was trying to get back home after receiving medical treatment in the capital. Despite the delays, she remained patient, willing to wait for hours in the hope of catching a train.
At Paris' Gare de L'Est, Corinne Lecocq shared her experience of having her train to Strasbourg canceled. Undeterred, she expressed a positive attitude, stating that she would opt for an alternative route, albeit a slower one, as she was on holiday and could afford to be delayed.
Another passenger, Xavier Hiegel, voiced his frustration at the situation, particularly given the proximity to the Olympics. He emphasized the importance of the Games in creating job opportunities and condemned the attacks, hoping that those responsible would be apprehended and face consequences for their actions.
Meanwhile, at Montparnasse Station just outside Paris, a passenger named Raphaël described the growing exasperation among those waiting for trains since the early hours of the morning. The disruptions had clearly taken a toll on the travelers, highlighting the widespread impact of the attacks on the transportation system.
