Train across France completes 'hell on wheels' journey

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Train across France completes 'hell on wheels' journey: "Bad weather, a late driver, a bad engine, a blockage on the line and disruptive drunks all played a part.

It was 'hell on wheels', one traveller tweeted as the SNCF offered refunds.

Leaving Strasbourg on the German border at 2130 (2030 GMT) on Sunday, the 4295 had been scheduled to arrive in Portbou on the border with Spain at 0830 on Monday.

Part of the train, which was to split in Lyon, had been destined for Nice on the French Riviera.

However, on reaching Belfort, just 120km (75m) out of Strasbourg, the train decided to replace its driver on health and safety grounds, as the individual had been working for three days.

A replacement had to be brought up from Lyon and did not arrive until about 0600, the SNCF said."

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