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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

A wildcat strike shuts down English Channel rail services, causing misery for Christmas travelers

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

The train company Eurostar canceled all services to and from London starting at noon Thursday and “until further notice” due to a wildcat strike by staff at Eurotunnel, which links Britain and the European continent.

The unannounced strike triggered by what Eurotunnel staff said was an insufficient bonus caused outrage and disarray in train stations as travelers on both sides of the English Channel tried to join families and friends for the Christmas holidays.

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