US EditionPassengers Stranded as Eurostar Train Loses Power
NEAR GUINES, CLOSE TO CALAIS, NORTHERN FRANCE, JUL 6 – Power failure stranded Eurostar passengers near Calais for over five hours with no air conditioning or toilets, amid ongoing delays caused by cable theft, Eurostar said.
- On July 6, 2025, Eurostar train 9117 traveling from Brussels to London stopped between the northern French cities of Lille and Calais following a power outage, which caused the onboard electricity to go out.
- The power loss followed earlier disruptions from copper cable thefts in northern France forcing longer alternative routes and complicated operations.
- Passengers faced a nine-hour wait on a powerless train with no functioning ventilation or restroom facilities, while doors were opened to improve airflow and emergency teams distributed water.
- Eurostar quickly sent a rescue train to transfer the passengers, offered either a full refund or an e-voucher worth three times the ticket price, and expressed sincere regret for the inconvenience and difficulties experienced.
- The incident highlighted communication issues from Eurostar amid challenging conditions, but the operator continues efforts to complete transfers and ensure passengers reach London St Pancras.
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