Eurostar canceled all services and LeShuttle experienced major disruptions due to a power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel. The incident occurred overnight, leading to suspensions of trains carrying passengers and freight between the UK and France. While Eurotunnel initially announced that services would "gradually resume" by the afternoon, they warned of potential six-hour delays and advised passengers to postpone non-essential travel. Even as trains began to run again, the overhead power supply issue persisted, causing severe delays and further potential cancellations. Passengers who had their trains confirmed as canceled were urged not to come to the station.
Free ticket exchanges and refunds were made available for affected travelers. The disruption also caused significant delays on the M20 in Folkestone, with waits of up to 45 minutes for those heading to the LeShuttle terminal. Ferry operators in Dover reported increased capacity to accommodate passengers seeking alternative routes.
