Major disruption ahead for travelers departing from the Gare de l’Est. This Thursday evening, rail traffic is blocked for departures from the Paris station due to a power outage. According to information from the Parisien, SNCF Gares et Connexions says that no departures should be operated from the station until the incident is resolved. A resumption of traffic is not expected before 10:00 p.m., at best.
The incident is affecting not only the main lines. Traffic is also halted across the entire RER Line E and the Transilien Line P, two heavily traveled routes in eastern Île-de-France. Technical teams are on site to diagnose the issue and secure the installations, in line with information provided to AFP and relayed by Le Parisien.
Concretely, travelers should brace for cancellations, crowded platforms, and possible re-routings to other stations or alternative modes of transport. Before heading to the station, it’s wise to check your train on SNCF channels, monitor real-time alerts, and avoid going to Gare de l’Est without confirmation of service.
For users of the RER E and the P line, the evening is also shaping up to be tough. While waiting for service to resume in earnest, the smart move is to plan an alternative route and keep tabs on developments before any trip toward the eastern part of Île-de-France.
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