Storm Darragh. No train in the Channel this weekend

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This weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2024storm Darragh will sweep over the north-west quarter, with gusts of up to 130 km/h. Météo France has placed many departments in the north-west quarter of France in vigilance orange pour strong winds.

In order to guarantee security travelers and staff, SNCF Network has just announced that she will suspend rail traffic for the days of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December on the Normandy railway network.

Postpone your trip

“As soon as there is a lull, reconnaissance trains will circulate, in order to ensure there are no obstacles on the tracks, before any resumption of traffic, specifies the SNCF in a press release. In the event of the presence of trees and branches, the SNCF Réseau teams of lumberjacks present on board these trains will be responsible for clearing the tracks. »

The normal resumption of traffic should intervene on Monday December 9 in the morning. “It will depend on impacts of the storm on the tracks”, specifies the SNCF which invites travelers to postpone their trip planned for this weekend.

The conditions for exchange and refund of tickets will be facilitated. Find the details on the site: Exchanges/Refunds in unexpected disrupted situations | SNCF NOMAD TRAIN.

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