Eurostar Cancels London Trains After Rotterdam Cable Fire - DutchNews.nl
Eurostar said refunds are available as repairs continue, and some Netherlands-Brussels-Paris trains are being rerouted via Utrecht with delays of up to an hour.
- Eurostar canceled all trains between Amsterdam and London following a fire near Rotterdam Centraal station, with services suspended until at least July 3, 2026.
- A fire in trackside cabling between Rotterdam and Zwijndrecht caused the power failure, according to track operator ProRail, halting domestic rail services until at least Thursday, July 2, 2026.
- Trains originating in London currently terminate in Brussels, unable to reach the Netherlands, while services between the Netherlands, Brussels, and Paris are being diverted via Utrecht, causing delays of up to one hour.
- Eurostar, expressing 'full support' for affected travelers, advised passengers to avoid non-essential trips, noting customers can claim cash refunds, exchange tickets for a fee, or receive e-vouchers valid for 12 months.
- Local media reported that power near Rotterdam Centraal is expected to be restored on the evening of July 2, as Eurostar recommends travelers postpone journeys until operations resume on July 3, 2026.
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Train traffic between Rotterdam and the south of the Netherlands is at a standstill for longer than expected, ProRail reports. According to the railway operator, it will take at least until this coming Saturday afternoon before the power outage, caused by a fire in a cable duct, is resolved.
Eurostar trains cancelled after fire causes days of disruption
Passengers can request a full refund or exchange their tickets (Picture: Shutterstock / Sergii Figurnyi) Several Eurostar services from London have been cancelled after a fire near Rotterdam Centraal station. The fire, which has resulted in a power failure, has seen Eurostar services to the Netherlands cancelled until at least Friday, including journeys from London St Pancras to Amsterdam. Eurostar said on its website: ‘We’re very sorry that, du…
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An apparently small fire with enormous consequences for train travelers. Train traffic between Rotterdam and the south of the country remains at a standstill for days, resulting in chaos at stations. Why does it take until Thursday evening for the problems to be resolved?
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