The Latest Breaking News from Eurostar

An estimated 25,000 passengers were affected by the disruption

Deals include Exeter to London for £10 and Newcastle to Middlesbrough for £2

Hotel leaders have argued that the fee has been approved in a ‘non-transparent’ way

Eurostar services are still disrupted after a Channel Tunnel power failure, with limited trains running and passengers advised not to travel.

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The iconic route includes the Lake District and the West Highland Line, where civilisation melts away. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill climbs aboard

Passengers told to expect knock-on impacts after power supply problem and broken-down train halted services on Tuesday

Thousands of passengers face delays as services cancelled close to new year

Eurostar said all its cross-Channel train services have resumed on Wednesday after a power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel on Tuesday stopped trains between London and mainland Europe, though the operator warned passengers to expect delays and possible last-minute cancellations as schedules stabilise.

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