Eurostar has urged passengers to avoid traveling after a major technical fault disrupted services through the Channel Tunnel between London and Paris, warning of significant delays and last-minute cancellations.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the passenger rail operator said the disruption was caused by a failure in the overhead electrical power system inside the tunnel.
The problem was compounded by the subsequent breakdown of a Le Shuttle train, further affecting cross-channel traffic.
“We advise passengers not to travel to the station unless they are holding a ticket,” Eurostar said.
“Trains currently in service are likely to experience major delays and last-minute cancellations.
Due to a fault in the overhead power supply system in the Channel Tunnel, we strongly advise all passengers to postpone their journeys to a later date.”
The company added that travelers should regularly check the latest updates on train status and timetables before setting out.
The disruption is affecting Eurostar services operating between London St Pancras International and Paris Gare du Nord.
Meanwhile, Le Shuttle, which transports vehicles through the Channel Tunnel between Folkestone and Calais, also warned of severe delays on its website.
On the British side, delays are expected to reach up to three and a half hours, while on the French side delays of up to two hours have been reported.
The national rail authority also issued a warning, advising passengers to delay their trips where possible.
“There is an issue with the overhead power supply system in the Channel Tunnel,” the authority said.
“Trains are likely to face significant delays and last-minute cancellations. Please check before traveling, as your journey may be affected.”
Passengers are being advised to monitor official updates closely as engineers continue efforts to resolve the disruption.
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