Flooding disrupts Eurostar train service

Eurostar had initially cancelled 14 trains running on Saturday but said it had decided to cancel all of the day's services - a total of 41 trains - as the flooding persisted. (Image: AP)

Large crowds of travelers trying to get across the English Channel were stranded at London's St. Pancras International station and the Gare du Nord station in Paris. (Image: AP)

Engineers trying to resolve this issue informed that the water levels were reducing. They further said that the volume of water in the tunnel was "unprecedented." (Image: AP)

The UK has been battered by strong, gusty winds and heavy rain brought by Storm Gerrit throughout the holiday period. The Met Office, said more high winds and rain are expected to hit London and southern England on Saturday. (Image: AFP)

Southeastern, domestic train company of UK that uses the same tunnels also cancelled high-speed services . Steve White, managing director of Southeastern, said on X that a “huge effort is under way . . . to establish the source of the water and increase capacity to remove it”. (AFP)

Many travelers stuck at the train stations sat on floors and suitcases and rushed to find last-minute accommodation or alternative plans. Eurostar said it was "extremely sorry for the unforeseen issues affecting our customers and services." (Image: Reuters)

Eurostar services were also disrupted just before Christmas due to a strike by staff at Eurotunnel. Around 30 Eurostar trains were affected during the strike. (Image: AFP)