Passengers traveling from Nice to Paris on an Ouigo train faced a major disruption when their journey was delayed by 12 hours due to an electrical problem. The train, which left Nice at 2:57 p.m. on Friday, was scheduled to arrive in Paris by 8:42 p.m. the same day. However, it did not reach its destination until around 3 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, after making multiple stops along the way. These included stops in the forest after Fréjus and in Lyon, where train drivers were changed.
During the delay, passengers described the difficult conditions, with some individuals forced to sit on the ground, finding space wherever they could. Sylvie, one of the passengers, said she was told the delay was due to an electrical issue in Fréjus and that no trains were expected to run until 6 a.m. Marcian, another traveler, called the journey "very complicated," while also acknowledging the help provided by the staff. He noted that although the team was good, the overall experience remained challenging.
This incident is not the first time that the route between Nice and Paris has experienced significant delays. Last May, passengers were stranded for nearly 8 hours on a TGV train without air conditioning during a period of extreme heat. Such disruptions have raised concerns about the reliability of the rail service on this popular line.
For now, however, traffic on the line appears to have returned to normal. Officials have not yet provided detailed information about the cause of the electrical problem or whether similar issues may occur in the future. Passengers are advised to remain vigilant and check for updates when traveling on this route.
Train from Nice to Paris Delayed for 12 Hours Due to Electrical Problem
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