Eurostar has warned of severe travel disruption to its services in a huge blow to thousands of passengers.

12:01, Tue, Dec 30, 2025 Updated: 12:02, Tue, Dec 30, 2025

FRANCE-BRITAIN-TRAIN-TRANSPORT-EUROTUNNEL

Eurostar passengers are facing potential travel chaos (Image: Getty)

Eurostar passengers are facing travel chaos with the rail giant warning of severe delays and "last-minute cancellations" to services. Passengers have been advised not to travel due to a problem with the line's overhead power supply. Eurostar posted on its website: "Due to a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel and a subsequent failed Le Shuttle train, we strongly advise all our passengers to postpone their journey to a different date.

"Please don't come to the station unless you already have a ticket to travel. We regret that trains that can run are subject to severe delays and last-minute cancellations. Please check for live updates on the status of your train on the Train status and timetables page."

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS STORY AND IS BEING UPDATED....

Travel news and expert holiday advice plus selected offers and competitions Invalid email

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy

Problem with power supply

Eurostar has confirmed that the delays and cancellations are due to a problem with the overhead power supply and a broken down train.

It said: "Due to a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel and a subsequent failed Le Shuttle train, we strongly advise all our passengers to postpone their journey to a different date."

4 mins ago11:58 Rebecca Robinson

Passengers urged not to travel

Eurostar has urged people not to travel today due to issues with the line's overhead power supply.

It said: "Due to a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel and a subsequent failed Le Shuttle train, we strongly advise all our passengers to postpone their journey to a different date. Please don't come to the station unless you already have a ticket to travel."