Channel tunnel power outage disrupts thousands of journeys
Engineers still struggling to restore full rail service on Tuesday evening as car passengers face seven-hour delays A power outage in the Channel tunnel has disrupted thousands of journeys ahead of the new year celebrations, with all passenger and vehicle trains suspended for several hours while engineers raced to repair the fault. As Eurostar foot passenger departures for the continent were first delayed, then cancelled, the halls of St Pancras International station in London filled with stranded travellers awaiting updates. At Folkestone in Kent, tailbacks formed as drivers hoping to catch the shuttle faced seven-hour delays. Continue reading...
Passengers urged to change plans after problem with overhead power supply and failed Le Shuttle train
Passengers planning to use the Channel tunnel on Tuesday are being urged to change their travel plans as a problem with the power supply causes severe disruption.
Services have been cancelled on the Eurostar passenger service and the Le Shuttle train, which carries cars and freight vehicles between terminals at Folkestone and Calais.
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