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Eurostar passengers stranded ahead of New Year following tunnel floods

Source: PA Wire

Travellers have spoken of their New Year plans being ruined after Eurostar cancelled all trains amid tunnel flooding chaos.

The operator said it was “extremely sorry” after the disruption left thousands of people stranded at St Pancras International station in London not knowing what to do next.

The company has now cancelled all trains to and from London on Saturday.

A thronging London St Pancras on Saturday morning saw emotional travellers sitting on suitcases, as people could be heard frantically trying to find alternative routes to their destinations.

One disgruntled traveller said she “freaked out” when cancellations were announced, and has “nowhere to stay” while she waits for trains to

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