EUROSTAR passengers were stuck for up to seven hours yesterday after two people were hit by trains.
The operator warned that delays and disruptions will continue into this morning.
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Trains in both directions between London St Pancras International and Gare Du Nord in Paris were either cancelled or delayed for hours.
It followed two separate fatalities, the first between Lille and Paris and around 5pm.
The second person was hit between Lille and Arras, according to local media.
Eurostar posted on X this morning to say trains will be running, but there area a “few cancellations” and “a lot of passengers travelling”.
“So the situation might still be difficult.”
Five trains have already been cancelled today due to the earlier incidents – the 9007, 9013, 9023, 9008, and the 9018 trains.
Yesterday, there were massive queues at both the UK and French railway stations.
And due to a cable being stolen near Lille, Eurostar posted an update today to say trains are likely to be severely delayed and cancelled last-minute.
“We advise you to cancel or postpone your trip.”
Many furious passengers who were stuck for hours took to social media to demand compensation.
One train, due to leave London at 2.31pm, was supposed to arrive at 5.57pm.
But it was delayed for four hours and didn’t get in until nearly 10pm.
Another frustrated passenger said they were on a train from London to Paris but they were stuck on it for seven hours.
Naomi Sanger, from Snodland, told KentOnline she boarded the 4.31pm at Gare Du Nord but it never left and she was left stranded at the station.
She posted on X that the food and drinks supply was running out, and the air con was not working.
In a statement on X, Eurostar said: “Due to a person struck by a train near Lille Europe, we are expecting delays and cancellations to our services this evening.
“We advise changing your journey for a different travel date.”
On Wednesday, Eurostar travellers were also hit by delays after a person was hit on the rails in France.
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