Severe Disruptions for Channel Tunnel Passengers: Eurostar and Le Shuttle Services Affected

Passengers planning to travel through the Channel Tunnel on Tuesday are facing significant disruptions due to a power supply issue. Travelers are being advised to change their plans as both Eurostar passenger services and the Le Shuttle train, which transports vehicles and freight between Folkestone and Calais, have been markedly affected. Long queues of motorists are already forming at Folkestone, while the Eurostar service that departed from St Pancras International at 7:01 AM this morning has not yet reached Paris and is currently experiencing delays of up to four hours. In a notice posted on its official website, the Eurostar operator urged passengers to reconsider their travel arrangements, stating, "Due to a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel tunnel and a subsequent failure of the Le Shuttle train, we strongly advise all our passengers to postpone their journey to a different date. Please do not come to the station unless you already have a ticket to travel." Meanwhile, the Le Shuttle service acknowledged the disruption on their website, explaining, "We are experiencing severe disruptions to our service due to an overhead power supply issue. Services are delayed. We are working hard to resolve this. Thank you for your understanding." Passengers are advised to stay updated through official channels for the latest information on service rescheduling and to plan alternate travel arrangements if possible. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2