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Long delays to Eurotunnel and Eurostar services after Channel Tunnel power failure

16:01, 30 August 2013

updated: 16:43, 30 August 2013

Eurotunnel train
Eurotunnel train

Eurotunnel passengers in Kent have been facing long delays this afternoon because of a power failure.

Delays of up to one-and-a-half hours at Folkestone were caused by the power supply problem in the Channel Tunnel.

It happened at about 2.30pm and left only one line running through the tunnel - and a train reportedly stuck inside.

Some Eurostar trains have also suffered delays this afternoon.

Longer waiting times were expected for the rest of the day while the problem is fixed.

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