Pakistan, March 7 -- A World War II-era bomb discovered near Gare du Nord on Friday caused major disruptions to train services in and out of Paris. The unexploded device was found 2.5 km from the station during construction work in Saint-Denis, prompting authorities to halt train traffic until a de-mining operation is completed.

The disruption affected commuter, national, and international rail services, including Eurostar trains. Eurostar announced the cancellation of all services to and from Gare du Nord, advising passengers to reschedule. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot warned that delays would likely last throughout the day.

Gare du Nord, Europe's busiest train station, serves around 220 million passengers annually, connecting F...