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Eurostar Passengers Stranded 8 Hours, Offered 300% Vouchers

7/6/2025

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A Eurostar train traveling from Brussels to London suffered a power failure, leaving passengers stranded for over eight hours near Calais, France. With no air conditioning or functioning toilets, discomfort mounted. Eurostar is responding by offering refunds or a generous 300% e-voucher to affected travelers. The train, which departed at 8:52 AM, was expected in London by 9:57 AM.

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A Eurostar train traveling from Brussels to London suffered a power failure, leaving passengers stranded for over eight hours near Calais, France. With no air conditioning or functioning toilets, discomfort mounted. Eurostar is responding by offering refunds or a generous 300% e-voucher to affected travelers. The train, which departed at 8:52 AM, was expected in London by 9:57 AM.