Train Travel in Brittany Disrupted by Storm Herminia
Paris, France – Storm Herminia, which has been battering France with heavy rain and strong winds, continues to disrupt transportation networks across the country. Major impact is being felt in Brittany, where SNCF, France’s national railway operator, has completely suspended train traffic between Rennes and Quimper due to severe flooding caused by the storm.
The flooding, particularly around the Saint-Senoux Pléchâtel station in Ille-et-Vilaine, has rendered the tracks impassable. SNCF estimates that normal service will resume by 7:00 AM on Tuesday, January 28th, but this is contingent upon the Vilaine River’s water levels receding. Passengers are strongly advised to postpone their journeys until further notice.
Adding to the disruptions, all TGV trains traveling from Paris to Brittany are currently terminating at Rennes, further limiting travel options for those heading further west.
Heavy rainfall and challenging weather conditions between Nantes and Angers are also causing delays and cancellations on several other routes, including services between Paris and Le Croisic and Orleans and Nantes.
The SNCF is advising travelers to check their website or app for the latest updates on train schedules and to consider alternative travel options if possible.
Despite the extensive disruptions in Brittany and western France, train services in Normandy appear unaffected by the storm. Trains departing from and arriving at Saint-Lazare station in Paris, serving destinations like Caen, Le Havre, Cherbourg, and Rouen, are running on schedule.