Evening Standard

New Year plans ruined for thousands of travellers after Eurostar tunnel flooding chaos

Source: PA

Tens of thousands of travellers were left with ruined New Year’s Eve plans on Saturday after Eurostar cancelled all trains to and from London amid tunnel flooding chaos.

All high-speed services between Ebbsfleet International and London St Pancras International were axed due to flooding in a tunnel under the Thames. 

Eurostar cancelled all 41 services in and out of London St Pancras International, saying it was “extremely sorry”.

The disruption left thousands of people stranded at St Pancras International station not knowing what to do

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Evening Standard

Evening Standard1 min read
What The Papers Say – June 16
The Sunday newspapers are awash with images of the Princess of Wales, who appeared relaxed during her first day in the spotlight since announcing her cancer diagnosis. The Mail on Sunday leads on the “day that lifted the nation” as Kate returned to t
Evening Standard2 min read
General Election 2024 London Seats: Who Will Be My MP In....Carshalton And Wallington?
Millions of voters across London will go to the polls on July 4 to elect the new Government. The Standard is looking at key battleground seats in the capital. Here we turn the spotlight on: CARSHALTON AND WALLINGTON Candidates for main parties (in al
Evening Standard2 min read
Labour Would Seek To Work Closely With Scottish Government On Spending – Murray
A Labour-run Scotland Office would work in partnership with the Scottish Government when it uses its new spending powers, shadow Scottish secretary Ian Murray has said. Labour has said levelling-up money would be spent via the Scotland Office to tack

Related Books & Audiobooks