The Gare du Nord train station is located in the 10th arrondissement of northeastern Paris. The Gare du Nord in October, 2015. "Four kilometers on foot to get to Gare du Nord -- for the moment no train is leaving. Eurostar, Thalys and RER B and D services from Gare du Nord were all suspended until further notice due after a transformer caught fire to the north of ParisSome trains to Gare du Nord were evacuated with passengers having to walk along the tracks on foot. Rail passengers were told to change their travel plans after the blaze to the north of Paris forced authorities to halt all rail traffic.

Source: The Local July 19, 2016 19:18 UTC