Eurostar and Le Shuttle services between the UK and France have resumed through the Channel Tunnel after major travel disruption on Tuesday.
Thousands of passengers faced hours of delays after Eurostar cancelled most of its London to Europe services due to an overhead power supply problem and a failed Le Shuttle train which blocked all routes.
Repair work took place overnight, allowing rail services through the tunnel in both directions to resume on Wednesday morning.
However, Eurostar urged passengers to check before travelling as it warned of potential knock-on delays and last-minute cancellations.
Most of Eurostar's Wednesday morning services in and out of London St Pancras have departed successfully, with only three services cancelled, including one to Paris, one to Brussels, and one to Amsterdam, according to Eurostar's website.
The high-speed rail operator apologized for any inconvenience caused. We plan to run all of our services today, but due to ongoing impacts, some delays and last-minute cancellations may still occur, Eurostar stated. Customers are encouraged to check for live updates on the Eurostar website.
One additional service from London to Paris will operate on Wednesday, with passengers eligible for enhanced compensation including a full refund and an e-voucher worth 150% of their ticket price.
Meanwhile, Le Shuttle services from Folkestone returned to normal operations, although delays of up to an hour were still reported at Calais.
Images of stranded passengers flooded social media amid the disruptions, with some traveling alternatives being sought by those whose New Year's Eve plans were impacted.
Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, confirmed ongoing work throughout the night to resolve the power supply issues that crippled transport through the channel, along with the operational failure of a Le Shuttle train.
Passengers' experiences varied, with some stuck on trains overnight and others taking creative measures to reach their destinations amidst the chaos.
