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transportation2 years ago

End of Strikes Restores Channel Tunnel Traffic and Eurostar Services

Strike action by Eurotunnel staff over a year-end bonus dispute caused the cancellation of dozens of Eurostar trains, disrupting travel between the UK and France. However, the strike has now ended after an agreement was reached between Eurotunnel management and trade union representatives. Traffic through the Channel Tunnel will gradually resume, providing relief to travelers during the busy Christmas period. French transport minister Clement Beaune welcomed the resolution and called for an immediate solution to the strike.

via CNN|
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transportation2 years ago

Eurotunnel Strike and Storm Pia Cause Christmas Travel Chaos

An unexpected strike by French workers at Eurotunnel, the undersea link between Britain and continental Europe, has disrupted cross-Channel rail traffic, causing massive disruptions on the busy London-Paris route and threatening the Christmas holiday plans of many travelers. The strike, which was called over bonus pay, resulted in the closure of terminals in France and Britain, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. The tunnel operator, Getlink, is not covered by the French law that requires a 48-hour strike notice for transport operators. The unions are demanding a tripled bonus payment, while the company has offered 1,000 euros. French Transport Minister Clement Beaune called the strike unacceptable and urged an immediate solution.

via Reuters|
#christmas-holiday-plans#cross-channel-rail-traffic#disruptions
transportation2 years ago

End of Surprise Strike Restores Train Travel Between France and UK

Train travel between France and the UK has resumed after a surprise strike by French workers at Eurotunnel ended. The strike caused significant disruptions on the London-Paris route, with some trains having to return to Paris. The French government called the strike "unacceptable," and thousands of travelers were stranded at the Gare du Nord terminal in Paris. The strike was over bonus pay, and the trade unions rejected a payment of 1,000 euros, demanding it be tripled. French Transport Minister Clement Beaune called for an immediate solution, and Eurostar advised travelers to postpone their journeys if possible.

via FRANCE 24 English|
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