French high-speed rail vandalised before Olympic ceremony

Hours before the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, French rail company SNCF says its high-speed network has been targeted by "malicious acts" aimed at paralysing the system.

Several high-speed TGV lines have been hit to the west, north and east of Paris and queues have formed at Gare Montparnasse station in Paris.

Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete has strongly condemned "criminal acts" that he said would affect people's holiday plans.

A number of trains have been cancelled and SNCF has warned that the situation could last "at least all weekend while repairs are conducted".

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