Eurostar services severely disrupted due to French track closure
The high-speed train operator urged travellers to postpone their journeys if possible.
"Passengers can exchange their tickets free of charge or request a full refund," a Eurostar spokesperson said, adding that the London-Amsterdam, London-Brussels and Brussels-Amsterdam routes were unaffected by the disruption in France.
SNCF said the disruption was caused by a power outage near Moussy, around 50 km north of Paris, which began around 8:30 a.m. and is expected to last until late evening as "major repairs" were required.
The disruption affects one of Europe's busiest international rail corridors at the height of the summer travel season.
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