Severe Disruption Causes Three-Hour Delays at Channel Tunnel

Severe disruptions are currently impacting Eurostar and Eurotunnel services, resulting in delays of over three hours. The situation arises from a malfunction involving overhead power lines, affecting operations at both Folkestone and St Pancras International.

Details of the Disruption

Travel reporting specialists at Inrix indicate that the delays have reached up to three hours and 30 minutes for affected passengers. The issue has prompted an official statement from Le Shuttle, which reiterated the extensive service delays due to the overhead power supply problems. Le Shuttle’s message stressed that efforts are underway to resolve the situation.

Passenger Reactions

Frustrated travelers have taken to social media to express their concerns. Many have reported a lack of communication regarding service updates. Notable tweets include:

• @OceansDan: “Is the 11:04 to Amsterdam cancelled or not? We’ve been booted out of the queue with no word on what’s happening.”
• @ojayslawyer: “In England on the way to Brussels. Train broke down in the only tunnel that is open. Looks like we are turning back to London.”

Travel Updates

For ongoing information on travel disruptions and current conditions, listeners can tune into kmfm. Passengers are advised to stay informed about the situation as it develops.