31-12-2025

Eurostar Services Severely Disrupted by Channel Tunnel Issues

Date: 31-12-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | foxnews.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1
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Source: foxnews.com

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Summary

Eurostar services between the UK and Europe were severely disrupted due to a power supply issue in the Channel Tunnel, causing delays, cancellations, and stranding passengers onboard trains overnight, affecting thousands of travelers during the New Year's Eve period.

Key Points

  • Power outage in the Channel Tunnel caused disruptions
  • Passengers were stuck onboard trains overnight without power
  • Services were gradually resumed with significant delays and cancellations

Articles in this Cluster

Eurostar delays enter second day as passengers stuck onboard overnight

Eurostar services between the UK and Europe were severely disrupted on Tuesday due to a power outage in the Channel Tunnel, causing delays and cancellations. Passengers were stuck onboard trains overnight, with some reporting being stranded for over six hours without power. Eurostar warned that there may still be some delays and cancellations on Wednesday, despite planning to run all services. The disruption affected thousands of people trying to travel for New Year's Eve, with many forced to rebook or cancel their journeys.
Entities: Eurostar, Channel Tunnel, London, Paris, AmsterdamTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Eurostar services suspended due to Channel Tunnel power supply issues | Fox News

Eurostar services were suspended on December 30, 2025, due to a power supply issue in the Channel Tunnel, causing significant disruptions to travel between the UK, France, and other European countries. The issue was caused by a 'major disruption' followed by a failed LeShuttle train. Services were gradually resumed, but with significant delays and cancellations. Passengers were advised to rebook their journeys or claim refunds and compensation.
Entities: Eurostar, Channel Tunnel, United Kingdom, France, GermanyTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Passenger describes being stranded on Eurostar train overnight - as disruption continues | World News | Sky News

Thousands of travelers faced disruptions as Eurostar canceled many London-Europe services on December 31, 2025. Passenger Francis Collings was stranded on a train overnight after it halted outside Folkestone due to a fault in the tunnel or train. Despite receiving water and chocolate from train staff, passengers were frustrated with the lack of communication from Eurostar. The disruption affected New Year's plans for many, with services suspended due to a power supply failure and a blocked Channel Tunnel. Eurostar resumed services on January 1, 2026, but warned of possible delays and cancellations.
Entities: Francis Collings, Eurostar, St Pancras, Paris, FolkestoneTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform