Extreme weather conditions have caused numerous Eurostar train break downs over the weekend, leaving many travellers stranded. Siz broken down Eurostar trains have resulted in as many as 55,000 travellers experiencing disruption.
Eurostar have reported that the problems have been caused by snow getting into the electrical systems, caused by the abnormally acute weather conditions in norther France. Eurostar say that they have identified the technical issue and that they are now taking steps to remedy the issue.
As many as 2000 passengers found themselves trapped in the Channel Tunnel on broken down trains. Some spent up to 16 hours incarcerated in their train beneath the English Channel. Many had no food, no water and no information from the train operators telling them what was happening. Some people even abandoned their trains and walked through the dark tunnel which extends for 24 miles under the sea.
Although Eurostar have issued apologies and promised to pay refunds and compensation to travelers affected by the debacle many passengers are very unhappy with the way the situation has been managed. There have been reports of some passengers suffering panic attacks and some experiencing claustrophobia in the confined tunnel. Many passengers have complained about the lack of information from the train operator.
As many as 31,000 people were stranded on Saturday and a further 27,000 on Sunday.
Continuing bad weather has disrupted flights from many British airports. Wether forecasters have warned that even more snow is on its way and this will mean further travel disruption as people embark on their Christmas holidays. Police in Scotland have advised travelers not to travel unless their journey is absolutely essential.
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