Eurostar train services between London and mainland Europe have partially resumed after a day of major travel chaos, but passengers are still urged to postpone non-essential travel as serious delays continue.
The disruption began in the early hours of Tuesday, December 30, when a power outage and a damaged Le Shuttle train forced the complete closure of the Channel Tunnel.
Authorities have confirmed that the tunnel has been partially reopened with an operational track and the problem of overhead power supply persists.
However, Eurostar has strongly advised all customers to postpone their journey to a different date if possible. In an official statement, the operator warned: “Your train is currently scheduled to run, but your journey could be disrupted” and significant delays are expected to continue until Tuesday and potentially until Wednesday, December 31.
Major centers faced immediate chaos. The crowds of travelers stranded with suitcases at London’s St Pancras International and Paris’s Gare du Nord, transporting vehicles and their passengers through the tunnel, are also experiencing significant waits.
Initially, services that did not use the tunnel, such as the one between Paris and Brussels, were also cancelled. Travelers are advised to check the Eurostar website for live updates.
