Hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, France’s high-speed rail network experienced disruptions due to “malicious acts” that paralyzed several TGV lines. French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete condemned the actions, which were described as coordinated and likely to disrupt travel plans for many French people heading on vacation. The national rail operator, SNCF, is working to restore service following the incident, but it remains unclear who is responsible for the attacks. This is a developing story and updates are expected. Chantal Da Silva, reporting on world news for NBC News Digital from London, with contributions from Nancy Ing and Jean-Nicholas Fievet.
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