Passport Verification System Failure Disrupts Charles de Gaulle and Gare du Nord

The passport verification system malfunctioned at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Gare du Nord, causing major slowdowns in passport checks. The outage affected the border police's electronic verification equipment. At Charles de Gaulle, passengers faced long queues while waiting for manual checks after the electronic system went down. The disruption impacted both departing and arriving flights, though specific flight numbers were not disclosed. At Gare du Nord, the failure caused passengers to miss their Eurostar services to London. Some travelers watched their train depart without them, leading to frustration and missed connections. The Police aux Frontières confirmed the technical fault and are working to restore the system. No security breaches were reported, and authorities are monitoring the situation. Officials advised affected travelers to seek assistance from airline or rail staff and to allow extra time for passport processing. Temporary measures, such as manual checks, were implemented to keep operations moving. The incident highlights the reliance on digital verification tools for high‑traffic transport hubs. Authorities plan to review the system's resilience to prevent similar disruptions. Passengers are urged to stay informed about further updates from the airport and station management. The situation is expected to be resolved shortly, but delays may continue.