9 d. ago Birmingham airport flight chaos for a second time in four days due to power failure

Three flights on Monday have been grounded as a result of the closure to arrivals

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2 w. ago Major inquiry launched into Channel Tunnel chaos which caused misery for tens of thousands of Eurostar passengers

Huge disruption was caused between the UK and the continent by a power supply fault last week

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2 w. ago Inquiry launched into Channel Tunnel chaos which caused misery for tens of thousands of Eurostar passengers

Huge disruption was caused between the UK and the continent by a power supply fault last week

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3 w. ago Eurostar slowly resumes but passengers face more cancellations and delays

Passengers told to expect knock-on impacts after power supply problem and broken down train halted services on TuesdayRail traffic through the Channel tunnel slowly resumed on Wednesday with more cancellations and delays after an electricity failure on Tuesday stranded thousands of passengers and trapped some for a night in a powerless train.Two London-Paris trains were cancelled and most trips were delayed in both directions as Eurostar warned of “knock-on impacts” on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Eurostar services resume – but passengers still face delays and cancellations

An estimated 25,000 passengers were affected by the disruption

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3 w. ago Eurostar live: Passengers face more delays and cancellations despite Channel Tunnel now open

Thousands of passengers face delays as services cancelled close to new year

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3 w. ago Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption

Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption  BBC

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3 w. ago Eurostar passengers warned of more delays as Channel Tunnel reopens

All services were stopped on Tuesday due to a power outage in the Channel Tunnel

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3 w. ago Eurostar and Channel Tunnel services returning to normal after power supply disruption

Eurostar and Channel Tunnel services returning to normal after power supply disruption  BBC

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3 w. ago Channel Tunnel power malfunction fixed, but rail delays may linger

Trains through the Channel Tunnel between Europe and the UK are running again after a power malfunction caused chaos

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3 w. ago Eurostar live: Passengers stranded on train overnight as Channel Tunnel disruption continues

Thousands of passengers face delays as services cancelled close to new year

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3 w. ago Eurostar restarts services in Channel tunnel amid continued risk of disruption

Passengers face delays day after power supply issue and broken down train halted services between UK and FranceEurostar passengers have been warned that continued delays and cancellations are possible on Wednesday despite the resumption of services after a power supply issue halted Channel tunnel train trips connecting London to the European mainland.Thousands of passengers in the busy run-up to the new year faced hours of delays after the train operator cancelled services between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels on Tuesday due to an overhead power supply problem and a failed LeShuttle train. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Eurostar resumes full service after Channel Tunnel power fault

Eurostar resumes full service after Channel Tunnel power fault  RFI

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3 w. ago Eurostar warns of 'further issues' as passengers still face delays after travel chaos

Eurostar services resumed after a power outage in the Channel Tunnel caused all trains heading to mainland Europe to be cancelled

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3 w. ago Eurostar restarts in Channel tunnel with full service but risk of disruptions

Power problem and stuck vehicle shuttle halted seasonal rail travel between UK and the continent on TuesdayEurostar said it plans to run a full service on Wednesday but warned of possible knock-on disruptions after a power supply issue halted Channel tunnel train trips connecting London to the European mainland.Travellers making journeys in the busy run-up to the new year were left scrambling to find alternatives after the operator postponed all services between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Eurostar tells passengers to expect delays as services resume

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

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3 w. ago Eurostar warns of ongoing delays as services resume after Channel Tunnel power issues

Eurostar warns of ongoing delays as services resume after Channel Tunnel power issues  BBC

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3 w. ago Eurostar services partially resume after Channel Tunnel power supply fault

Train operator is still advising passengers to rebook services for another day

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3 w. ago Eurostar disruption: Channel tunnel partially reopens after power supply problem halts services – business live

Eurostar ‘strongly advise’ passengers to postpone journeys after problem with overhead power supply in Channel tunnel and a failed Le Shuttle trainFull story: Eurostar cancels all trains to and from London after Channel tunnel power cutTell us: have you been affected by the Channel Tunnel rail disruption?European stocks have hit a record high today, ending a strong year on the front foot.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index has risen by over 0.2% this morning to 590.65 points, a new peak.The Euro area and UK economies proved more resilient in 2025 than we anticipated. US tariffs weighed on exports and real GDP growth in Q2 and Q3, but domestic demand has generally been more robust than we anticipated.As a result, Euro area and UK GDP growth, while still underperforming the US this year, have turned out higher than in our forecast at the end of 2024. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Eurostar latest LIVE: Channel Tunnel partially reopens but passengers’ New Year’s Eve plans ruined

Major disruption ruins travel plans of hundreds of people ahead of New Year’s Eve

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