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A large number of passengers were stranded! Several Eurostar trains were suspended due to flooding

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Affected by bad weather, most parts of the UK will experience strong winds and heavy rain this weekend. On the 30th local time, the "Eurostar" train between London, England and continental Europe was suspended due to flooding. At the train stations in London, England and Paris, France, both have a large number of passengers stranded as a result.

A large number of passengers were stranded! Several Eurostar trains were suspended due to flooding

According to Reuters, a railway tunnel near London, England was flooded on the 30th, and the operation of the "Eurostar" train was significantly affected. Earlier in the day alone, more than a dozen trains were cancelled and hundreds of travellers were stranded at London's St Pancrus station. The "Eurostar" operator issued a statement on its official website, saying that on the morning of the 30th, only one "Eurostar" train remained in operation.

A large number of passengers were stranded! Several Eurostar trains were suspended due to flooding

Stranded travellers: We've been in London for 5 days and plan to rush to Paris and stay for 4 days, so we have to find a way to get there.

A large number of passengers were stranded! Several Eurostar trains were suspended due to flooding

The Eurostar train departs from St Pancras Station in London, England, and travels through the Channel through the Undersea Tunnel into continental Europe and on its way to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam. Due to the lack of capacity, there are also a large number of passengers stranded at the Gare du Nord.

A large number of passengers were stranded! Several Eurostar trains were suspended due to flooding

Stranded passengers: Another option is to drive for two and a half hours and then take a ferry or plane. I didn't know which one to choose, so I chose to wait.

A large number of passengers were stranded! Several Eurostar trains were suspended due to flooding

The Eurostar operator apologized to thousands of affected passengers on the same day and promised to resume service as soon as possible.

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Editor: Zhang Yafang

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