transport
December 30, 2025
Channel tunnel power outage disrupts thousands of journeys
Engineers still struggling to restore full rail service on Tuesday evening as car passengers face seven-hour delays
TL;DR
- A power outage in the Channel Tunnel caused the suspension of passenger and vehicle trains.
- The incident began Monday night due to an issue with the power supply to trains.
- A LeShuttle train carrying cars and freight vehicles failed within the tunnel.
- Engineers worked to repair the fault, with service eventually resuming on one track with alternate direction travel.
- Thousands of travelers faced delays, cancellations, and long waits at stations like St Pancras International and Folkestone.
- Eurostar and LeShuttle advised passengers to postpone their journeys or rebook.
- Affected passengers are eligible for exchanges, refunds, e-vouchers, and potential compensation for expenses like hotels and food.
- Some drivers diverted to Dover to take ferries, and LNER offered free return journeys to stranded passengers.
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