Eurostar warns passengers of severe delays and cancellations due to power supply failure in Channel Tunnel

Eurostar has warned passengers to expect severe delays and last-minute cancellations after a power supply problem disrupted services in the Channel Tunnel on Tuesday. The operator advised travellers to postpone their journeys as the issue continued to affect high-speed train operations between the UK and mainland Europe.

The disruption follows a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel, which was compounded by the failure of a Le Shuttle train, according to information shared by the company. As a result, only limited services are running, and those trains remain subject to significant delays and sudden cancellations.

Eurostar urged passengers not to travel to stations unless they already hold a valid ticket.


“Due to a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel and a subsequent failed Le Shuttle train, we strongly advise all our passengers to postpone their journey to a different date. Please don't come to the station unless you already have a ticket to travel. We regret that trains that can run are subject to severe delays and last-minute cancellations. Please check for live updates on the status of your train on the Train status and timetables page,” said the operator.

The company said passengers should monitor official updates for the latest information as services remain disrupted.