Eurostar cancels all trains after Channel Tunnel

Eurostar cancels all trains after Channel Tunnel

Eurostar has cancelled multiple train services and warned passengers not to travel after a major disruption struck the Channel Tunnel on Tuesday, causing widespread delays and cancellations across its high-speed network linking the UK with mainland Europe. The operator — which runs services between London St. Pancras International, Paris Gare du Nord, Brussels, and other European cities — issued a strong advisory urging travellers to postpone journeys where possible and avoid going to stations unless they already hold valid tickets.  Cause of Disruption According to official statements, the disruption stems from a problem with the overhead power supply inside the Channel Tunnel, compounded by a failed Le Shuttle train — the vehicle shuttle service that transports cars and freight between Folkestone (UK) and Calais (France).  The power fault has left the electric traction system inoperable for affected tracks, meaning trains cannot run at normal speeds — or in many cases, cannot run at al…