Eurostar Services Disrupted by Electrical Fault in Northern France

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Eurostar Services Disrupted by Electrical Fault in Northern France

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Eurostar Services Disrupted by Electrical Fault in Northern France

Credited from: THELOCAL

Electrical fault in northern France disrupts Eurostar services.
At least 17 Eurostar trains canceled, with delays expected throughout the day.
Passengers advised to postpone journeys due to severe disruptions.

An electrical fault on the track between Moussy and Longueil in northern France has severely disrupted Eurostar services, along with other trains. The issue, which arose around 08:30 local time on Monday, has led to significant delays and cancellations, with Eurostar advising passengers to postpone their journeys if possible, according to thelocal and bbc.

At least 17 Eurostar trains have been canceled, affecting routes between Paris, London, Brussels, and Amsterdam. Furthermore, delays for trains still operating are reported to be up to two hours, with diversions on slower lines complicating travel. SNCF, France's national railway company, is overseeing the repairs and indicated that disruptions could last until the end of Monday, according to lemonde and bbc.

As the disruptions come during a peak travel period, Eurostar is facing increased scrutiny over its service reliability amid ongoing challenges from electrical issues and previous incidents such as cable theft in late June that caused extensive delays. Passengers have expressed frustration as they navigate the disruptions during one of the busiest times for cross-Channel travel, according to thelocal and lemonde.