30.12.2025 17:33
The fault in the overhead power line of the Channel Tunnel has brought rail transport between England and the European continent to a standstill. Due to the malfunction, all train services on the London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels routes have been canceled, while Eurostar and National Rail have urged passengers to postpone their travel plans.
Rail transport between England and the European continent has been disrupted due to a power line failure in the Channel Tunnel. All train services between London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels have been canceled due to the technical issue, and authorities have warned passengers to postpone their travels.
In a statement made by the railway company Eurostar, which operates services between England and the European continent, it was noted that a fault occurred in the overhead power line in the Channel Tunnel. The statement emphasized that there were significant disruptions in Le Shuttle train services due to the issue, and passengers were advised to postpone their travels to another date. Eurostar called on passengers without tickets not to come to the stations.
TEAMS ARE WORKING INTENSIVELY
In a statement on Le Shuttle's website, it was also expressed that there were serious disruptions in services due to the problem with the overhead power line, with delays and cancellations in train services. It was recorded that teams are working intensively to resolve the issue.
WARNING TO PASSENGERS: CHECK SERVICE STATUS
Meanwhile, the British railway company National Rail also warned passengers. In a statement from the company, it was noted that the power outage could lead to significant delays and last-minute cancellations on services between London St Pancras International and Paris Nord stations. Passengers were asked to check their service status before traveling and to postpone their journeys if possible.