Overview
- An overhead power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel, compounded by a stalled LeShuttle train, led to the full suspension of London–Europe Eurostar services on Tuesday.
- The faulty shuttle was removed and trains restarted on one line, extending journey times and causing residual delays and cancellations, with Eurostar saying no passengers were left inside the tunnel once the blockage was cleared.
- Eurostar continues to advise customers to postpone travel where possible, offering free exchanges, full refunds or e‑vouchers for affected journeys.
- The UK Department for Transport said repairs to overhead electrical cables are ongoing and warned of significant disruption as services are phased back.
- By early Wednesday, Eurostar said it plans to run services but cautioned about knock‑on delays and possible last‑minute cancellations, while LeShuttle reported reduced waits in Folkestone and longer queues in Calais.