Eurostar passengers warned to not journey as a result of main disruption within the Channel Tunnel earlier than New Year’s Eve
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Eurostar warned passengers to expect severe delays and last-minute cancellations today due to a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel.
The high-speed train operator said it strongly advised all its passengers to postpone their journey to a different date.
Hundreds of passengers are thought to be stuck in trains in the tunnel, while others are facing delays at stations in the UK, France and Belgium.
A statement on its website said: ‘Due to a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel and a subsequent failed Le Shuttle train, we strongly advise all our passengers to postpone their journey to a different date.
‘Please don’t come to the station unless you already have a ticket to travel. We regret that trains that can run are subject to severe delays and last-minute cancellations.
‘Please check for live updates on the status of your train on the Train status and timetables page.’
A National Rail statement said: ‘There is a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel. Trains are likely to be subject to severe delays and last-minute cancellations.
‘Check before you travel as your journey could be disrupted. We strongly advise all passengers to postpone their journey to a different date. Please don’t come to the station unless you already have a ticket to travel.’
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Eurostar passengers at London St Pancras International railway station on Christmas Eve
