Hendaye-Paris TGV stranded for 12 hours after lightning strike in Landes

A TGV train from Hendaye to Paris was stranded for nearly 12 hours in Landes after lightning struck a catenary.

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500 passengers were stuck Thursday night before the train restarted from Bordeaux Friday morning.

SNCF provided accommodation and meals for the travelers.

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