Days before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, France’s high-speed rail network was targeted by “malicious acts” that disrupted service for hundreds of thousands of passengers. The disruptions, which were described as intentional, affected several TGV lines and were condemned by French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete. Jean-Pierre Farandou, chairman of SNCF, said at least 800,000 passengers were affected by the attacks, causing major disruptions to travel plans. SNCF is working to restore service and is investigating the incidents, but it remains unclear who may be responsible for the attacks. The disruptions have caused frustration and disappointment for many passengers, with the upcoming vacation plans of French people being compromised. The situation is ongoing, and updates are expected as the investigation continues. Chantal Da Silva, reporting for NBC News Digital from London, contributed to this story along with Nancy Ing and Jean-Nicholas Fievet.
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