Brussels, December 23, 2025
Train Collision Disrupts travel between France and Belgium
A collision between a train and a person near Wannehain, Belgium, has partially halted high-speed rail service between Brussels and France as 1:52 p.m. today, causing significant disruptions for international travelers.
- Rail traffic on high-speed line 1 is partially suspended.
- Four Eurostar trains have been canceled, and a dozen are delayed.
- The incident occurred in Wannehain, Belgium, and involved a fatal collision.
- Diversion routes are being considered,but their viability is uncertain.
the disruption began at 1:52 p.m.when a train struck a person in Wannehain, Belgium, according to Infrabel, the Belgian railway network manager. The incident has impacted rail service between brussels-Midi and France. What’s the current status of international rail travel? International traffic is affected, and officials are exploring potential diversions, though the feasibility of these option routes remains unclear.
Eurostar Cancellations Mount
While traffic has partially resumed on the french side since 6 p.m., significant delays and cancellations continue to ripple through the system. Gare du Nord in Paris is experiencing overcrowding as trains remain immobilized. The 5:25 p.m. Eurostar service to Brussels and Amsterdam was among the first to be canceled, and the company, RTL Info reports, has now canceled a total of four trains, with a dozen more experiencing delays.
Belgian news sources report the individual involved in the collision died at the scene despite the efforts of a rescue team.A magistrate’s approval is required before operations can fully resume on the Belgian side of the line,as various services continue working on the tracks.
“International traffic is affected, diversions via a bifurcation are envisaged, but their feasibility remains uncertain,” a manager of the Belgian rail network stated. Infrabel teams and other relevant services are working to restore service as quickly as possible.
Here’s a breakdown of how the article now answers the requested questions:
* Why: A person was struck by a train near Wannehain,Belgium.
* Who: The incident involved a person who died after being struck by a train, Infrabel (Belgian railway network manager), Eurostar, and affected passengers.
* What: A collision between a train and a person halted high-speed rail service between Brussels and France, causing delays and cancellations.
* How did it end?: As of the latest update,traffic had partially resumed on the French side,but full service restoration was pending a magistrate’s approval and ongoing track work. The examination into the incident is ongoing.
