Due to an incorrectly placed switch, the TGV did not turn towards Strasbourg, but instead towards Marne-La-Vallée and the local amusement park, state railway SNCF confirmed.
On the way from Brussels to Strasbourg, a train – frequently used by many EU politicians – got lost and headed towards Disneyland, near Paris. After stopping at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport, the TGV high-speed train did not turn towards Strasbourg, but instead towards Marne-La-Vallée and the local theme park due to an incorrectly placed switch, the station confirmed. state railway SNCF.
They apologize for the delay, the train arrived in Strasbourg 45 minutes late on Monday. Those affected, heading to this week’s meeting of the EU Parliament in Strasbourg, sometimes reacted with humor. Parliament staffer Emmanuel Foulon wondered whether Disney’s advertising slogan, “When magic comes to life”, would soon also apply to the EU Parliament. In his post on online platform X (formerly Twitter), he also shared a map showing the location of the missing train. (APA)