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Paul Myers

Cross-Channel Eurostar traffic resumes after unions end wildcat strike

Cross-channel rail services were expected to return to their Christmas schedules on Friday following a strike after tunnel operators and unions agreed a deal over end of year bonuses. ANP/AFP/File

Passenger and freight traffic using the underwater tunnel between France and England returned to normal on Friday following an agreement between tunnel operators and unions over end of year bonuses.

Thousands of travellers on Eurostar and Eurotunnel had their Christmas holiday plans upended on Thursday when French workers staged a one-day strike seeking more cash for Christmas from tunnel operators.

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