‘Unprecedented’ flooding in a Eurostar tunnel cancels trains between Paris and London
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Unprecedented’ flooding in a Eurostar tunnel cancels trains between Paris and London

Associated Press  

LONDON — The holiday travel plans of hundreds of people were upended Saturday after Eurostar canceled train services to and from London because a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded. We were celebrating Christmas in Paris and then headed to London for our New Year’s Eve plans,” he told The Associated Press while waiting at Gare du Nord. “It’s pretty disappointing to find out via an email what happened.” Christina David, 25, and Georgina Benyamin, 26, from Sydney, said they have nowhere to stay after finding out that their train from London to Paris — their final stop in a weeks-long European tour — was canceled. We don’t know where to go; we have nowhere to stay.” Southeastern Railway high speed trains in sidings at Ashford International Station, in Kent, England, as Southeastern and Eurostar services have been cancelled between Ebbsfleet and St Pancras International due to a flooded tunnel, on Saturday Dec. 30, 2023.

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Eurostar trains from London to Paris cancelled after World War II bomb was found near rail lines
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Eurostar trains from London to Paris cancelled after World War II bomb was found near rail lines

Firstpost  

The cross-Channel operator said at least 10 services were halted Friday morning following instructions from the authorities. Source: AFP Thousands of passengers planning to travel between London and Paris faced disruptions on Friday after all Eurostar trains were cancelled owing to the discovery of an unexploded Second World War bomb near train tracks. Local media reported that a 500kg bomb …

Eurostar resumes trains to London from major European city – but only for a few weeks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eurostar resumes trains to London from major European city – but only for a few weeks

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eurostar has resumed running direct services from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to London after an eight-month suspension …

Eurostar chaos as train stuck in Channel Tunnel for 2.5 hours
3 months ago

Eurostar chaos as train stuck in Channel Tunnel for 2.5 hours

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Passengers were stuck on a Eurostar train in the Channel Tunnel for two-and-a-half hours after an …

Channel Tunnel chaos as Eurostar is stuck for 2.5 hours between UK and France with passengers breaking down in tears as others face massive queues and delays
3 months ago

Channel Tunnel chaos as Eurostar is stuck for 2.5 hours between UK and France with passengers breaking down in tears as others face massive queues and delays

Daily Mail  

Were you stuck on the train? Drivers face delays at Folkestone today trying to board Le Shuttle due to the Eurostar issue The delays caused congestion at Folkestone today, with queues spilling onto the M20 slip road Among those on the stricken Eurostar train was TV producer Gaby Koppel, who told The Independent: 'We stopped in the tunnel about an …

Eurostar passengers heading to Paris Olympics are urged NOT to travel today as snaking queues form at London St Pancras - and more than 3.2million cars to hit the roads on first weekend of summer holi
8 months ago

Eurostar passengers heading to Paris Olympics are urged NOT to travel today as snaking queues form at London St Pancras - and more than 3.2million cars to hit the roads on first weekend of summer holi

Daily Mail  

Eurostar passengers have been urged not to travel from Britain to France today, just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. ST PANCRAS: Passengers queue at the Eurostar terminal after several French lines were hit by 'malicious acts' ST PANCRAS: Holidaymakers are facing travel chaos across Britain and France ahead of the Olympics ST PANCRAS: A train …

Best European cities to visit by train from London 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Best European cities to visit by train from London 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From Eurostar’s cross-channel journeys to overnight sleeper trains that take you through several countries while you snooze, train travel across …

Eurostar trains to and from London running again after a day of cancellations
1 year, 2 months ago

Eurostar trains to and from London running again after a day of cancellations

NL Times  

All Eurostar international high-speed trains will resume normal timetables on Sunday, a company spokesperson said. Passengers should expect to encounter crowds at rail stations, with many people resuming their travel plans on Sunday, the spokesperson said. Eurostar said that the British railway company, Network Rail, has the situation under control, and made at possible to put at least one of …

New Year’s travel chaos as Eurostar and Southeastern trains cancelled over Thames tunnel flooding
1 year, 2 months ago

New Year’s travel chaos as Eurostar and Southeastern trains cancelled over Thames tunnel flooding

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Flooding has caused travel chaos for Eurostar passengers Initially reports suggested the flooding was caused by …

Stranded Eurostar passengers sleep overnight at St Pancras after flooded tunnels cancelled ALL services - while airlines charge New Year revellers scrambling to make alternative plans £700 for last-mi
1 year, 2 months ago

Stranded Eurostar passengers sleep overnight at St Pancras after flooded tunnels cancelled ALL services - while airlines charge New Year revellers scrambling to make alternative plans £700 for last-mi

Daily Mail  

Have YOU been affected by Eurostar? Network Rail says no services are expected to travel south of the Thames from the station today Passengers at Eurostar terminal at St Pancras International after all trains were cancelled An electric board informs passengers of Eurostar train cancellations at St Pancras International Station in London today An Air France flight from Heathrow to …

Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and London
1 year, 2 months ago

Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and London

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eurostar services to and from …

Eurostar trains to and from London canceled due to flooding
1 year, 2 months ago

Eurostar trains to and from London canceled due to flooding

NL Times  

Eurostar were forced to cancel their high speed trains on Saturday morning due to flooding in a tunnel tube under the Thames in London. The situation concerns at least fourteen trains leaving thousands of passengers stranded. “We are working hard to ensure that no other trains are canceled, although they will have to drive with heavy delays”, Eurostar said. British …

Christmas travel chaos continues after storm Pia and Eurotunnel strike cancel flights and Eurostar trains
1 year, 3 months ago

Christmas travel chaos continues after storm Pia and Eurotunnel strike cancel flights and Eurostar trains

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A Eurostar spokesperson said: “A full Eurostar timetable out of London, Paris and Brussels is running today with eight extra …

All Eurotunnel services suspended after shock strikes by French staff
1 year, 3 months ago

All Eurotunnel services suspended after shock strikes by French staff

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy All Eurotunnel services have been unexpectedly cancelled today after last-minute …

Strong winds from Storm Pia disrupt holiday travel in the UK as Eurostar hit by unexpected strike
1 year, 3 months ago

Strong winds from Storm Pia disrupt holiday travel in the UK as Eurostar hit by unexpected strike

Associated Press  

LONDON — High winds from Storm Pia on Thursday grounded flights in parts of the U.K., suspended train service and stopped Scottish ferries in a preview of holiday travel disruptions likely to hit northern Europe as the storm moved east. In Germany, national railway operator Deutsche Bahn said there were delays and cancelations to trains in Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony, …

Britain faces flood misery: Chaos as rail tracks are hit by floodwater with dozens of areas at risk - as Met Office issues yellow rain warning
1 year, 3 months ago

Britain faces flood misery: Chaos as rail tracks are hit by floodwater with dozens of areas at risk - as Met Office issues yellow rain warning

Daily Mail  

Flooding caused havoc on Britain's railways today amid 'do not travel' warnings for passengers as 250 areas were put on alert with nearly three inches of rain set to fall. Network Rail tweeted this photo of flooding on the line in Somerset as disruption continues A Land Rover is driven through floodwater on Derby Road in Risley, Derbyshire, this morning …

Solution in sight for London-Amsterdam Eurostar train services
1 year, 5 months ago

Solution in sight for London-Amsterdam Eurostar train services

Dutch News  

Direct train services between Amsterdam and London will be able to continue for most of the period when platforms are closed because of major engineering works, the AD reported on Friday. A Swiss engineering company has come up with a solution which means the route will not be shut down for up to 11 months from next year, Eurostar chief …

Solution in sight for London-Amsterdam Eurostar train services
1 year, 5 months ago

Solution in sight for London-Amsterdam Eurostar train services

Dutch News  

Direct train services between Amsterdam and London will be able to continue for most of the period when platforms are closed because of major engineering works, the AD reported on Friday. A Swiss engineering company has come up with a solution which means the route will not be shut down for up to 11 months from next year, Eurostar chief …

Eurostar cancels dozens of trains due to France general strike
2 years, 2 months ago

Eurostar cancels dozens of trains due to France general strike

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eurostar has cancelled 21 trains on Thursday and Friday due to the general strike in France. …

Eurostar and Southeastern trains cancelled after breakdowns on line
2 years, 3 months ago

Eurostar and Southeastern trains cancelled after breakdowns on line

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Tuesday afternoon, Eurostar urged passengers not to travel after the High Speed 1 line from London St Pancras to …

Eurostar: too expensive for comfort?
2 years, 6 months ago

Eurostar: too expensive for comfort?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And that is because Eurostar, like any other sensible transport provider, employs dynamic pricing: the dark art of trying to …

Eurostar boosts train services between London and Amsterdam
2 years, 8 months ago

Eurostar boosts train services between London and Amsterdam

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eurostar will run more direct …

Eurostar to connect UK to four European countries by high-speed train following Thalys merger
2 years, 11 months ago

Eurostar to connect UK to four European countries by high-speed train following Thalys merger

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eurostar is set to expand its European routes by merging with Belgian operator Thalys, for a …

Concerns grow over Eurostar rail service linking UK, EU
4 years, 2 months ago

Concerns grow over Eurostar rail service linking UK, EU

Associated Press  

PARIS — The head of France’s state rail company has sounded the alarm over the future of the Eurostar train service, which connects the U.K. with continental Europe and has been hurt badly by the halt to travel during the pandemic as well as Brexit. Jean-Pierre Farandou, the CEO of SNCF, which owns 55% of Eurostar, told France Inter radio …

Eurostar trains to and from Netherlands cancelled for Tuesday
4 years, 3 months ago

Eurostar trains to and from Netherlands cancelled for Tuesday

NL Times  

International trains from the United Kingdom were not going to run their routes to Rotterdam and Amsterdam for a second straight day after a series of entry bans effectively isolated the United Kingdom from the European Union. The Dutch flight ban was expected to remain through December 31, and it later announced it would not allow passenger ferries through the …

Eurostar steps up Channel Tunnel trains and cuts fares
4 years, 8 months ago

Eurostar steps up Channel Tunnel trains and cuts fares

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Passenger numbers dried up due to lockdown measures on both sides of the Channel, and later the UK’s blanket quarantine …

France strikes: walkout causes more disruption for Eurostar travellers
5 years, 3 months ago

France strikes: walkout causes more disruption for Eurostar travellers

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy With no sign of an end to the strike disruption to travel to, from and within …

France strikes: Eurostar cancels 30 more trains as transport chaos continues
5 years, 3 months ago

France strikes: Eurostar cancels 30 more trains as transport chaos continues

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “As a result, we will now run a reduced timetable until 13 December.” Passengers whose trains are cancelled can claim …

Eurostar suspended: Trains in disarray after trespasser on line in London is arrested
5 years, 11 months ago

Eurostar suspended: Trains in disarray after trespasser on line in London is arrested

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Passengers on Eurostar are facing yet more problems after a trespasser outside St Pancras station in …

Eurostar delays: Passengers warned not to travel as French strikes spark mass disruption
6 years ago

Eurostar delays: Passengers warned not to travel as French strikes spark mass disruption

The Independent  

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Eurostar delays: Thousands of passengers face disruption due to Second World War bomb
6 years, 1 month ago

Eurostar delays: Thousands of passengers face disruption due to Second World War bomb

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eurostar has cancelled four trains from Paris to London St Pancras on Sunday, and delayed or …

Eurostar's first London to Amsterdam train service sparks competition with airlines
6 years, 5 months ago

Eurostar's first London to Amsterdam train service sparks competition with airlines

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At 8.31am, the first commercial Eurostar train from London to Amsterdam departed from St Pancras station. …

Eurostar strike: Train passengers on London-to-Paris route face weekend disruption
6 years, 10 months ago

Eurostar strike: Train passengers on London-to-Paris route face weekend disruption

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The train operator says: “We are currently expecting to run 95 per cent of our services on Friday and Saturday.” …

Eurostar to finally launch first London-Amsterdam direct train service in April
7 years, 1 month ago

Eurostar to finally launch first London-Amsterdam direct train service in April

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy London-Amsterdam direct by train in three hours 41 minutes – that is what Eurostar promises from …

Eurostar ticket 'snap sale' offers trains to Paris for just £19
7 years, 6 months ago

Eurostar ticket 'snap sale' offers trains to Paris for just £19

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eurostar, the cross-Channel train operator, is claiming it is charging less than the Heathrow Express and …

Eurostar direct train service to Amsterdam may not run regularly until 2018
7 years, 10 months ago

Eurostar direct train service to Amsterdam may not run regularly until 2018

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The long-promised direct trains from London to Amsterdam will start in December this year — but …

Eurostar strike, French wildfires and traffic delays: UK holidaymakers heading abroad face myriad travel woes
8 years, 7 months ago

Eurostar strike, French wildfires and traffic delays: UK holidaymakers heading abroad face myriad travel woes

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Close to 300,000 British holidaymakers are expected to travel across the Channel to France on trains, …

English Channel trains cancelled amid Calais chaos
9 years, 9 months ago

English Channel trains cancelled amid Calais chaos

Associated Press  

CALAIS, France — All trains and many ferry services between Britain and France were cut off Tuesday by striking port workers, stranding hundreds of trucks and thousands of passengers on both sides of the English Channel. Rail company Eurostar said Tuesday it would cancel all passenger trains for the rest of the day through the English Channel tunnel, after the …

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