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flag Eurostar halted all London-to-Europe trains Dec. 30, 2025, due to a Channel Tunnel power failure and stalled vehicle train, stranding thousands.

flag Due to a power outage in the Channel Tunnel and a stalled LeShuttle vehicle train, Eurostar halted all London-to-Europe train services on December 30, 2025, causing thousands of passengers to be disrupted during the busy holiday season. flag Services to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and other locations were suspended due to the outage, leaving travelers stranded at stations and terminals, dealing with lengthy delays, a shortage of food and water, and inadequate communication. flag Around 2:00 p.m., LeShuttle operations gradually resumed, although delays of up to six hours were anticipated. flag While Eurostar advised passengers not to visit stations, tunnel operator Getlink confirmed that repairs are still ongoing. flag Concerns regarding infrastructure dependability ahead of anticipated competitor services by 2029 were raised by the incident, which added to a string of recent disruptions.

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