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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Simon Calder

Eurostar chaos after theft leaves passengers facing cancelled journeys

  • Eurostar services are experiencing severe delays and last-minute cancellations, described by the operator as "total chaos."
  • The primary cause of the disruption is a cable Theft near Lille, France, affecting trains between London, Paris, and Brussels.
  • This follows significant delays on Tuesday evening, when services were disrupted for up to seven hours after two people were struck by trains.
  • Eurostar has advised Passengers to cancel or postpone their journeys due to the ongoing issues.
  • Passengers have expressed frustration over poor communication, lack of amenities, and high costs for replacement tickets during the disruption.

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