"Power problems and a stuck train interrupted rail traffic flowing through the undersea tunnel connecting the UK to continental Europe with passenger train operator Eurostar indefinitely suspending its services during the busy holiday period. Passengers were left scrambling on Tuesday to find alternatives after the operator postponed all train travel between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. There was a power supply problem in the Channel Tunnel followed by a shuttle train coming to a halt inside, a Eurostar spokesperson said."
"The Channel Tunnel's operator, Eurotunnel, said in a separate statement that the power supply problem started in part of the tunnel, affecting both passenger and vehicle travel by rail in both directions. Traffic is expected to resume gradually on Tuesday afternoon. A technical intervention is required, which is currently underway. Our teams are working to restore the situation as quickly as possible."
"Crowds of stranded travellers, many with suitcases, swelled at London's St Pancras station and at Gare du Nord in Paris as the notification went out their end-of-year holiday plans were being thrown into chaos. At Gare du Nord station, Jamie and Issy Gill scrambled to find a flight back to the UK after their Eurostar train to London was cancelled, desperate to be reunited with their baby boy after a getaway in the French capital."
A power supply problem in the Channel Tunnel and a shuttle train stopping inside caused Eurostar to suspend all services between London and major European cities. Eurostar postponed journeys to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels, leaving many passengers stranded at St Pancras and Gare du Nord during a busy holiday period. Eurotunnel reported the fault affected both passenger and vehicle rail traffic in both directions. A technical intervention is underway and teams are working to restore service, with traffic expected to resume gradually. Stranded travellers sought alternative flights, buses and other arrangements amid frustration and disrupted holiday plans.
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