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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Eurostar chaos as London-Paris train stuck in Channel Tunnel for 2.5 hours

Late arrivals: Passengers from Paris arriving at London St Pancras International almost an hour late - (Simon Calder)

Passengers were stuck on a Eurostar train in the Channel Tunnel for two-and-a-half hours after an apparent breakdown of the London to Paris service.

On one of the busiest travel days of the festive season, the first train of the day from London St Pancras International departed on time at 6.01am. It was due to arrive at Paris Gare du Nord at 9.20am local time. But it broke down in the Channel Tunnel.

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