In brief
Eurostar and Le Shuttle services were disrupted due to power supply issues, causing significant delays for thousands of passengers. As of Wednesday morning, services have resumed, but passengers are advised to check for potential last-minute cancellations and delays.
Eurostar and Le Shuttle services between the UK and France have resumed through the Channel Tunnel after major travel disruption on Tuesday.
Thousands of passengers faced hours of delays after Eurostar cancelled most of its London to Europe services due to an overhead power supply problem and a failed Le Shuttle train which blocked all routes.
Repair work took place overnight, and rail services through the tunnel in both directions resumed on Wednesday morning. However, Eurostar urged passengers to check before travelling as it warned of possible knock-on delays and last-minute cancellations.
Most of Eurostar's Wednesday morning services in and out of London St Pancras have departed, with only three trains cancelled according to Eurostar's website. The high-speed rail company apologised for any inconvenience caused.
Eurostar announced plans to operate all of its services on Wednesday but cautioned that delays and cancellations could still occur.
They have also introduced an additional London to Paris service for the day and are offering enhanced compensation options to affected passengers.
Le Shuttle services from Folkestone are running normally, but there are still significant delays reported at Calais, although these have decreased from earlier reports of six-hour waits.
The disruption stemmed from an overhead power supply issue along with a broken-down Le Shuttle train which blocked all travel routes on Tuesday. Images of crowded platforms at London St Pancras quickly surfaced on social media as travelers rushed to seek alternative arrangements.
Some passengers were left stranded on trains overnight, with others resorting to creative travel solutions to salvage their New Year's Eve plans, demonstrating the widespread impact of the situation.
