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Eurostar Services Resume After Channel Tunnel Fault With Delays Still Likely

After Getlink fixed the electrical failure, Eurostar expects to operate today but cautions that knock‑on delays may persist.

Overview

  • Eurostar suspended all LondonParisAmsterdamBrussels services on Tuesday after a double incident involving a tunnel power supply failure and a halted Le Shuttle.
  • Getlink said overnight repairs restored capacity and Eurostar plans to run scheduled trains on Wednesday, warning of residual delays and possible late cancellations.
  • At least 25 Eurostar services were canceled Tuesday and some passengers spent the night stuck on a train without electricity, heating or working toilets, according to reports.
  • Le Shuttle traffic remains disrupted, with the operator indicating very long waits for some departures even as operations resume.
  • Eurostar is offering free exchanges, e‑vouchers or refunds and will cover reasonable emergency costs, including hotel up to £150/€170, taxis up to £50/€60 and meals up to £35/€40.