Eurostar trains resume after earlier power failure

Delayed passengers at St Pancras train station yesterday

- GEORGE LITHGOW and ROSIE SHEAD

Delayed passengers at St Pancras train station yesterday

EUROSTAR services resumed last night after an earlier power failure saw the Channel Tunnel closed.

The passenger rail operator previously said all of its London to Europe services for the day were cancelled, but it later said trains resumed after the tunnel was partially reopened.

However it urged customers to rebook travel for a different date and not to come to London St Pancras station if their train's cancellation was confirmed.

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed LeShuttle train blocked all routes earlier yesterday, causing travel chaos for thousands trying to get away to celebrate the new year.

In a statement, Eurostar said: "As the Channel Tunnel has partially reopened we will start to resume services.

"The overhead power supply issue remains, and we strongly advise all our passengers to postpone their journey to a different date.

"Please don't come to the station if your train is confirmed as cancelled.

"We regret that trains that can run will be subject to severe delays and possible last-minute cancellations.

"Please check for live updates on the status of your train on the train status and timetables page."