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travel-and-transportation2 years ago

"Floods Disrupt Eurostar, Stranding Passengers and Threatening NYE Travel"

New Year's Eve travel plans for many in western Europe have been disrupted due to 'unprecedented' flooding in a major rail tunnel under the River Thames, leading to the cancellation of all 41 Eurostar trains scheduled for Saturday. The flooding, compounded by the recent Storm Gerrit, has left hundreds of travelers stranded and marks the second significant disruption for Eurostar in the past 10 days, following a strike by French workers before Christmas. Engineers are working to reduce water levels in the tunnels, but further stormy weather and travel disruptions are anticipated.

via New York Post |
##eurostarcancellations#flooddisruption
travel-and-transportation2 years ago

"Eurostar Resumes Post-Flooding as UK Braces for Severe New Year's Weather"

Eurostar train services between London and continental Europe were canceled on Saturday, December 30, 2023, due to a flooded tunnel under the River Thames, affecting hundreds of travelers' holiday plans. The disruption, caused by heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Gerrit, left passengers stranded at St. Pancras International in London and Gare du Nord in Paris. Engineers reported unprecedented water levels in the tunnel but noted that water levels were reducing. The cancellation came amidst a period of stormy weather in the UK, with more high winds and rain forecasted, and followed recent disruptions due to a strike by Eurotunnel staff. Eurostar apologized for the inconvenience during the festive season.

via The Associated Press|
##eurostar#floodedtunnel
world2 years ago

Eurostar Disruption: Floods Strand Travelers and Spark Cancellation Chaos

Eurostar train services between London and Paris were canceled due to a flooded tunnel under the River Thames, stranding hundreds of travelers during the festive season. The flooding, described as "unprecedented," was a result of Storm Gerrit, which brought strong winds and heavy rain to the U.K. No trains are expected to run for the remainder of the day, and more stormy weather is anticipated, potentially causing further travel disruptions.

via CBS News|
##eurostardisruption#riverthames
travel-and-weather2 years ago

"Eurostar Resumes Channel Crossings Following Flood-Induced Disruptions"

Eurostar services between London and several European cities have been cancelled due to flooding caused by heavy rains and Storm Gerrit. The flooding, particularly in a tunnel under the River Thames, has left travelers stranded during a busy festive period. The UK and other parts of Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Lithuania, are facing severe weather conditions with further travel disruptions expected. Flood defenses are being put in place as rivers overflow and weather forecasts predict continued heavy rainfall and strong winds.

via Euronews|
##europeflooding#eurostarcancellations
travel-and-transportation2 years ago

"Eurostar Restarts Full Service Amidst Chaos and Delays After Severe Weather Disruptions"

Eurostar is set to resume full services on Sunday following the cancellation of all trains from London on Saturday due to flooding in two tunnels caused by Storm Gerrit. The disruption affected hundreds of travelers during the festive period, with significant travel plans, including New Year's Eve celebrations, being compromised. Despite the adverse weather conditions and previous disruptions from a staff strike, engineers have managed to reduce water levels in the tunnels, and Eurostar has apologized for the inconvenience to its customers.

via FRANCE 24 English|
##eurostar#flooding
weather2 years ago

"UK Braces for New Year's Weather Chaos with High Winds, Rain, Snow, and Eurostar Cancellations"

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for parts of the UK, anticipating winds up to 75mph ahead of New Year's Eve. The warnings follow the recent impact of Storm Gerrit, which caused significant disruption and power outages. With 23 flood warnings and 103 flood alerts in place, the public is advised to travel early to avoid the unsettled weather conditions that include strong winds and heavy rain, potentially affecting New Year celebrations.

via The Telegraph|
##floodwarnings#metofficewarning
environment-and-weather2 years ago

"UK Faces Severe Weather Disruptions with Warnings of High Winds, Rain, and Snow"

Storm Gerrit has caused significant damage across northern UK, with a localized tornado in Greater Manchester leading to the evacuation of around 100 properties and declaring a major incident. The storm brought high winds, heavy snow, and rain, resulting in damaged houses, disrupted train services, and left approximately 14,000 homes without electricity. Workers are attempting to restore power amidst challenging conditions, including 80 mph wind speeds in Scotland. No injuries have been reported despite the severe weather conditions.

via The Associated Press|
##environment-and-weather#poweroutages