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Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Passengers stranded for more than FIVE hours after London-bound Eurostar train ‘gets stuck on tracks'
TRAIN CHAOS Passengers stranded for more than FIVE hours after London-bound Eurostar train 'gets stuck on tracks' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EUROSTAR passengers were stranded for more than five hours after a London-bound train got "stuck on the tracks". Angry travellers took to social media today, claiming they were left without help and working toilets for hours. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The Eurostar train was bound for London Credit: Getty 2 A band tried to lift the spirits of stranded passengers Credit: X Others complained that the lack of air con and ventilation on stifling trains was taking its toll on passengers. The train is believed to be stuck by Guines which is close to Calais. One passenger told of paramedics onboard, treating people who have become unwell. The operator said in a statement to one traveller: "We're sending a replacement train to take you to London, which should arrive shortly. You'll need to leave the train. "For your own safety, please remain seated for now and wait for instructions from our onboard team." Meanwhile, a quick-thinking band was filmed serenading stranded passengers to try and lift the spirits after a day of travel chaos. The moving video was uploaded to X, formerly Twitter, and showed the band singing a tune called 'Home'. Passengers from the Eurostar were seen sitting on the gravel as they enjoyed a moment of respite. One passenger claimed on Twitter that they had been stuck " for three hours". She added: "There is no air-conditioning, the toilets are overflowing and we have not had a single update from any member of staff in well over two hours. "This is absolutely appalling. "There are young children just trapped on here." Another traveller onboard the stuck train echoed these concerns and said old and young people on the train appeared to not be doing well. A third woman said she was with two "overheating" children, in a train with no toilets. Eurostar has said they are working on "replacement trains", but the cause of the chaos today is unknown. The lack of communication from the company has caused serious concern, with passenger Serge de Gheldere writing: "Almost 3h. Still no news, no air. This is not just an incident or bad luck. "There is no plan. Instead of opening the doors and trusting the people, they only have one or two doors open and let people almost suffocate. There are asthma patients and infants on board."
The Irish Sun
06-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Passengers stranded for more than FIVE hours after London-bound Eurostar train ‘gets stuck on tracks'
EUROSTAR passengers were stranded for more than five hours after a London-bound train got "stuck on the tracks". Angry travellers took to social media today, claiming they were left without help and working toilets for hours. Advertisement 2 The Eurostar train was bound for London Credit: Getty 2 A band tried to lift the spirits of stranded passengers Credit: X Others complained that the lack of air con and ventilation on stifling trains was taking its toll on passengers. The train is believed to be stuck by Guines which is close to Calais. One passenger told of paramedics onboard, treating people who have become unwell. The operator said in a statement to one traveller: "We're sending a replacement train to take you to London, which should arrive shortly. You'll need to leave the train. Advertisement "For your own safety, please remain seated for now and wait for instructions from our onboard team." Meanwhile, a quick-thinking band was filmed serenading stranded passengers to try and lift the spirits after a day of travel chaos. The moving video was uploaded to X, formerly Twitter, and showed the band singing a tune called 'Home'. Passengers from the Eurostar were seen sitting on the gravel as they enjoyed a moment of respite. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Exclusive One passenger claimed on Twitter that they had been stuck " for three hours". She added: "There is no air-conditioning, the toilets are overflowing and we have not had a single update from any member of staff in well over two hours. "This is absolutely appalling. "There are young children just trapped on here." Advertisement Another traveller onboard the stuck train echoed these concerns and said old and young people on the train appeared to not be doing well. A third woman said she was with two "overheating" children, in a train with no toilets. Eurostar has said they are working on "replacement trains", but the cause of the chaos today is unknown. The lack of communication from the company has caused serious concern, with passenger Serge de Gheldere writing: "Almost 3h. Still no news, no air. This is not just an incident or bad luck. Advertisement "There is no plan. Instead of opening the doors and trusting the people, they only have one or two doors open and let people almost suffocate. There are asthma patients and infants on board."
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Eurostar cancelled & delayed with passengers left stranded for hours after two people hit by trains
Many furious passengers who were stuck for hours took to social media to demand compensation TRAVEL CHAOS Eurostar cancelled & delayed with passengers left stranded for hours after two people hit by trains Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EUROSTAR passengers were stuck for up to seven hours yesterday after two people were hit by trains. The operator warned that delays and disruptions will continue into this morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A Eurostar train at London's St. Pancras Station Credit: Getty Trains in both directions between London St Pancras International and Gare Du Nord in Paris were either cancelled or delayed for hours. It followed two separate fatalities, the first between Lille and Paris and around 5pm. The second person was hit between Lille and Arras, according to local media. Yesterday, there were massive queues at both the UK and French railway stations. Many furious passengers who were stuck for hours took to social media to demand compensation. One train, due to leave London at 2.31pm, was supposed to arrive at 5.57pm. But it was delayed for four hours and didn't get in until nearly 10pm. Another frustrated passenger said they were on a train from London to Paris but they were stuck on it for seven hours. Naomi Sanger, from Snodland, told KentOnline she boarded the 4.31pm at Gare Du Nord but it never left and she was left stranded at the station. She posted on X that the food and drinks supply was running out, and the air con was not working. In a statement on X, Eurostar said: "Due to a person struck by a train near Lille Europe, we are expecting delays and cancellations to our services this evening. 'We advise changing your journey for a different travel date.' On Wednesday, Eurostar travellers were also hit by delays after a person was hit on the rails in France.
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Eurostar cancelled & delayed with passengers left stranded for hours after two people hit by trains
EUROSTAR passengers were stuck for up to seven hours yesterday after two people were hit by trains. The operator warned that delays and disruptions will continue into this morning. 2 A Eurostar train at London's St. Pancras Station Credit: Getty Trains in both directions between London St Pancras International and Gare Du Nord in Paris were either cancelled or delayed for hours. It followed two separate fatalities, the first between Lille and Paris and around 5pm. The second person was hit between Lille and Arras, according to local media. Yesterday, there were massive queues at both the UK and French railway stations. Many furious passengers who were stuck for hours took to social media to demand compensation. One train, due to leave London at 2.31pm, was supposed to arrive at 5.57pm. But it was delayed for four hours and didn't get in until nearly 10pm. Another frustrated passenger said they were on a train from London to Paris but they were stuck on it for seven hours. Most read in The Sun Naomi Sanger, from Snodland, told KentOnline she boarded the 4.31pm at Gare Du Nord but it never left and she was left stranded at the station. She posted on X that the food and drinks supply was running out, and the air con was not working. In a statement on X, Eurostar said: "Due to a person struck by a train near Lille Europe, we are expecting delays and cancellations to our services this evening. 'We advise changing your journey for a different travel date.' On Wednesday, Eurostar travellers were also hit by delays after a person was hit on the rails in France. 2 Eurostar trains pictured at St. Pancras International Credit: Alamy
