Yesterday evening, a breakdown at a level crossing in Cuers-Pierrefeu disrupted TER traffic between Toulon and Carnoules. Traffic resumed in the evening.
SNCF breakdown Cuers-Pierrefeu Toulon Carnoules November 26 – CREDIT: VarActu
Yesterday evening, Tuesday November 26, TER traffic between Toulon and Carnoules was severely disrupted following a breakdown at a level crossing near Cuers-Pierrefeu. This incident, reported late in the afternoon, impacted journeys in both directions on this busy line in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Chain delays
The incident was reported by SNCF at 6:35 p.m., announcing immediate disruptions to trains traveling between Toulon and Carnoules. Delays have accumulated for many travelers, forced to wait in stations or on board trains in service. The breakdown required technical interventions to restore the operation of the level crossing.
Normal traffic was initially scheduled to resume at 7:10 p.m., but residual delays continued to impact the last trains of the evening. SNCF invited its users to follow information in real time via the SNCF application and the usual channels to stay informed of developments in the situation.
A stressful situation for users
This incident, which occurred during rush hour, caused inconvenience for passengers, particularly those with connections or appointments in the evening. Many travelers have expressed their frustration at these unforeseen delays, although the SNCF has ensured regular communication at the stations concerned.
Infrastructure under pressure
Level crossing breakdowns, although rare, are incidents that seriously disrupt rail traffic. This equipment, which is essential for safety, must regularly be subject to checks and interventions to avoid this type of malfunction. This disruption once again highlights the technical challenges facing the region's rail network, which serves thousands of users daily.
Resumption of traffic
Around 7:10 p.m., as announced by the SNCF, the level crossing was repaired, allowing a gradual resumption of traffic between Toulon and Carnoules. However, residual delays continued to affect some lines until the end of the evening.
The SNCF teams thank users for their patience and apologize for the inconvenience caused by this incident.
