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Channel Tunnel Partially Reopens After Power Failure Disrupts Holiday Travel

ReutersJanuary 6, 20261 min4,144 views
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Channel Tunnel Service Resumes

  • πŸš† Train services through the Channel Tunnel partially reopened on Tuesday after a significant power supply failure.
  • ⚠️ The disruption caused chaos for thousands of passengers during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

Impact on Travelers

  • 🌍 Holiday travel plans were upended for passengers in major cities including London, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.
  • πŸ˜” Stranded travelers expressed frustration but maintained perspective, focusing on family well-being.

Restoration Efforts

  • βš™οΈ High-speed train operator Euroar stated that services were gradually resuming, though the power fault persisted.
  • πŸ› οΈ GETLink, the tunnel operator, confirmed that repairs to the power supply were in progress, with travel services slowly being restored in both directions.
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