Disruptions and Delays on TGV South-East Line Saturday Afternoon Caused by Power Outage in Southern Valencia
A power outage at Valence TGV station in Drôme on Saturday, May 31st, disrupted traffic on the TGV Sud-Est line, according to SNCF Voyageurs. The company confirmed the power disruption on their X account, stating that it was impacting high-speed rail service south of the station.
Appearance of excessive delays was evident on multiple trains. For instance, the Strasbourg-Paris TER train had over 300 passengers stranded overnight due to a mechanical breakdown. Additionally, the TGV INOUI 6223 from Paris-Gare de Lyon arrived 55 minutes late at 16:01 after being scheduled for 15:06. TGV 6277, also scheduled for the same time, experienced a similar delay. The TER 17534 from Annecy arrived 30 minutes late, while a TGV departing Marseille Saint-Charles was delayed for 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Traffic disruptions began in the afternoon, causing considerable delays of over two hours at the Valence TGV station. The specific cause for the power outage remains unknown, but it could be attributed to technical issues, weather conditions, maintenance problems, or overloading of the power grid. To find accurate information regarding the incident, it is best to check official SNCF announcements, local news reports, or railway operator social media accounts directly.
The sports industry might face financial losses due to the prolonged disruptions in the transportation sector, as a result of the power outage that affected high-speed rail services like TGV Sud-Est and TGV INOUI. The delay in the TGV 6277 could impact the finance department of the sports teams whose players rely on these trains for their scheduled matches.
