2023-12-30 20:30:13
The company Eurostarwhich operates trains linking the United Kingdom with continental Europe via the Eurotunnel, has had to cancel all trains this saturday that iban the volvian from London due to flooding of high-speed roads.
The origin of the flood was in a tunnel located under the River Thames, near the Ebsfleet International station (east of London) and, according to the water company Thames Water, it was probably a failure in the fire control system and not the breakage of one of its pipes.
“We apologize for the impact caused and we appreciate your understanding,” says Eurostar, which had previously announced the suspension of morning trains, but was confident of resuming the rest of the services.
Southeastern Railways, which operates on those same tracks to link London with the south-east of England, had already warned that high-speed trains were not expected this Saturday between St Pancras and Ashford International (near the Eurotunnel). Thus, the company has shown a video in which you can see the magnitude of the tunnel flooding.
For the moment it It is unknown if the flooded roads can be used tomorrowsince the railway network maintenance company has reported that this is a problem that “will take time” to resolve.
Alternatives
Eurostar offers travelers three possibilities: change your train to another daycancel the reservation and request a voucher that will be valid for 12 months or cancel the trip and obtain a reimbursement.
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