The Geneva-Paris TGV line has been disrupted since Sunday morning by a landslide that occurred near Nantua (Ain), we learned from the SNCF and the prefecture.
"Following a rockslide in Nantua last night, the RD74 was cut and diversions put in place," tweeted the prefect of Ain.
⚠️ Following a rock slide in #Nantua tonight:
- RD74 cut and deviations put in place.
- disruptions on the rail network on the Paris-Geneva TGV line and regional TER.
more info on https://t.co/QXEnO5vBu4 and on the SNCF applications.
— Prefect of Ain 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 (@Prefet01) March 6, 2022
“Traffic is interrupted on the Haut-Bugey line.
The TGVs are diverted to take another route.
Delays not exceeding 20 minutes are to be expected, ”said the SNCF on its site, indicating that this incident should end next Thursday.
Landslides in progress. ABSOLUTE DANGER.
The road to Nantua along the lake is closed to pedestrians, hikers and cars.
Boats must keep absolutely clear of the shore.
Dozens of cubic meters of boulders damaged the railway line and crossed the road.
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— THOMASSET Jean Pascal (@nantuajp) March 6, 2022
“Dozens of cubic meters of rocks damaged the railway and crossed the road”, specified for his part the mayor of Nantua, Jean-Pascal Thomasset, on Twitter, photo in support.
“The road to Nantua along the lake is prohibited for pedestrians, hikers and cars.
Boats must stay absolutely clear of the shore,” he warned.
Le Progrès specifies that according to the first technical diagnoses carried out on site, several days will be necessary to clear the way and repair the damage caused.
