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The Latest Breaking News from the Channel Tunnel

First electric truck uses Channel Tunnel in milestone for zero-emission freight

Historic journey shows electric HGVs can operate between the UK and Europe on one of the continent’s busiest trade routes

The Independent UK

New destinations and Eurostar rivals: How Channel Tunnel rail travel might change in the future

The Channel Tunnel operating company says the line has capacity for more services.

Euronews

Eurostar warns of more cancellations after ‘further issues’ overnight

The company is warning of the ‘knock-on impacts’ of Tuesday’s power outage

The Independent UK

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Eurostar tells passengers to expect delays as services resume

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Eurostar tells passengers to stay away and expect delays as services resume

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Eurostar services partially resume after power failure but passengers say New Year's Eve plans ruined

Eurostar has warned that further significant delays are likely, advising passengers to postpone their journeys

Evening Standard

Eurostar chaos: What are your rights if trains are cancelled or delayed?

Exclusive: Rail firm has offered £150 for a London hotel – but says contact centre will be pragmatic on claims

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Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Tell us: have you been affected by the Channel tunnel rail disruption?

If you’ve been affected by cancellations to Eurostar services, we would like to hear from you

The Guardian - UK

Eurostar has urged train passengers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel

Eurostar has asked train customers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel

The Independent UK

Eurostar delays live: Services partially resume but passengers still ‘strongly advised’ not to travel

Passengers told not to travel to London St Pancras to catch trains as all services hit

The Independent UK

Tommy Robinson cleared of terror offence after being stopped at the border

Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, refused to give police access to his phone at the Channel tunnel

Evening Standard

Tommy Robinson set to find out trial verdict over terror offence charge

Robinson was driving a silver Bentley Bentayga SUV to the Spanish tourist hotspot of Benidorm when he was stopped by officers at the Channel Tunnel.

Evening Standard

As Virgin Trains eye Eurostar’s throne, what does the future of Channel Tunnel rail look like?

Richard Branson’s firm may expand to Germany and Switzerland, in addition to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam

The Independent UK

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Radio France Internationale

Eurostar to run first double-decker trains amid rising competition

Eurostar will begin running double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel for the first time, the company announced Wednesday, as it braces for increased competition on its cross-Channel routes between London and mainland Europe.

Euronews

Eurostar unveils €2bn plan to run double-decker trains through Channel Tunnel

The huge investment comes after several companies risk dismantling Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel.

International Business Times

Eurostar Plans Double-decker Train Amid Competition Threat

Eurostar said Wednesday it will run double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel for the first time, as it faces potential competition on its routes between London and mainland Europe.

Evening Standard

Tommy Robinson’s trial verdict delayed because he is going to Israel

Robinson denies failing to comply with counter-terrorism powers at the Channel Tunnel last year by refusing to give up the Pin for his phone.

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Evening Standard

Eurostar rival Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane says it will bring trains back to Ashford International

Since 1994, the Eurostar has been the only train service to use the Channel Tunnel

Evening Standard

Channel Tunnel train services to be increased in huge boost for London travellers

The changes could mean passengers have a greater choice of rail options from London to the continent

Euronews

New competitors could slash Channel Tunnel rail fare by 30 per cent in the next 15 years

A new report forecasts a drop in Channel Tunnel rail fares of nearly a third as new operators enter the market.

The Independent UK

Train fares from London to Europe set for big change

Passenger numbers are expected to triple on the high speed line between London and the Channel Tunnel

Evening Standard

International train fares from London could be cut by 30% – report

The analysis was commissioned by London St Pancras High Speed, which owns St Pancras station and the tracks to the Channel Tunnel.

Evening Standard

New potential Eurostar rival emerges

FS Italiane Group said it plans to launch services through the Channel Tunnel by 2029.

Euronews

Eurostar rivals given ‘green signal’ for cross-Channel trains: What could it mean for passengers?

Breaking Eurostar’s monopoly was never going to be easy, but a handful of courageous rail companies are keen to make it happen.

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