Eurostar Passengers Face Second Day of Delays After Channel Tunnel Power Outage
Eurostar passengers faced a second day of potential disruptions on Tuesday after a power outage in the Channel Tunnel caused widespread travel chaos on New Year's Eve. Thousands of travelers were affected, with some reporting being stranded on trains for over six hours overnight.
The disruption stemmed from a power outage within the Channel Tunnel. As people scrambled to reach their destinations in time for New Year's Eve celebrations, the delays threw travel plans into disarray.
One passenger, who boarded the 19:01 service to Paris, told the BBC that he remained stuck on the train at the tunnel entrance as of 03:00 GMT. According to the passenger, staff indicated a "50 chance we go to Paris, 50 chance we go back to London." The passenger added, "I guess my new year plan i" [sic].
Eurostar officials have yet to release a full statement regarding the extent of the delays or the cause of the power outage. Passengers are advised to check the Eurostar website for updates and potential schedule changes.
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