Channel Tunnel Chaos as Le Shuttle and Eurostar Services Slowly Return
If you were planning to cross the Channel today, chances are your plans were thrown into complete uncertainty. A major power supply failure inside the Channel Tunnel brought Eurostar and Le Shuttle services to a sudden halt, leaving thousands of passengers stranded, frustrated, and scrambling for alternatives. What was supposed to be a busy travel day, especially with New Year celebrations around the corner, quickly turned into a scene of disruption and disappointment.
It was confirmed that the problem began early in the morning when the overhead power supply inside the tunnel failed. Because of this, trains were unable to move safely, and services had to be suspended immediately. To make matters worse, a Le Shuttle train, which carries cars and passengers through the tunnel, broke down inside, further complicating recovery efforts. Technical teams were sent in to deal with the cables and remove the stalled shuttle, a process that took several hours.
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As the situation unfolded, Eurostar announced that all trains to and from London were suspended until further notice. Stations like St Pancras in London and Gare du Nord in Paris quickly filled with anxious travellers. Many were seen sitting on the floor, glued to their phones, trying to rebook tickets, find flights, or work out refund options. Some families realised they would miss long-planned holidays, weddings, or New Year’s Eve celebrations, and the emotional toll was clearly visible.
Le Shuttle passengers faced their own ordeal. At Folkestone, hundreds of drivers were left stuck in their vehicles after clearing passport control and security. Because they had already entered the French control zone, they couldn’t turn back, yet there were no trains moving forward. For some, hours passed with little information, adding to the sense of being completely stuck in limbo.
By the afternoon, there was finally some cautious optimism. The Channel Tunnel operator announced a “gradual” resumption of train traffic as the tunnel partially reopened. Le Shuttle confirmed that services were starting to resume, although delays of up to six hours were still being reported. Eurostar also said a limited number of trains would begin running again, but passengers were strongly advised to postpone their journeys. Even the trains that were scheduled to operate were expected to face severe delays and possible last-minute cancellations.
In short, while movement through the Channel Tunnel is slowly returning, disruption remains widespread. Passengers are being urged to stay away from stations unless their travel is absolutely necessary. For many, today’s events will be remembered as a stressful reminder of how a single technical failure can bring one of Europe’s busiest travel links to a standstill.
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