Eurostar Services Disrupted by Ongoing Cable Theft Crisis

A recent report from Eurostar highlights ongoing issues with train services, especially on June 25, when vandalism in northern France led to important disruptions for travelers between Paris and London.

On that day, multiple trains were either canceled or delayed due to a cable theft near Lille. Eurostar confirmed that while most services resumed by the afternoon after urgent repairs, some delays persisted throughout the day.

The company operates not only between London and Paris but also connects to Brussels and Amsterdam via the Channel tunnel. considering these disruptions,they encouraged passengers to consider rescheduling their trips and offered complimentary exchanges or refunds for those impacted.

Tragically, two lives were lost on the high-speed line connecting Lille and Paris just before these events unfolded. The aftermath of this incident has contributed to ongoing service interruptions as trains were displaced. For real-time updates on service status, you can check here: Live Updates.

— Eurostar (@Eurostar) June 25, 2025

Earlier that same day, many passengers experienced lengthy waits at various stations. Scott Westron shared his frustrating experience; his trip from Paris to London was delayed by nine hours due to cancellations and subsequent hold-ups. He described Gare du Nord as “overcrowded,” with travelers sitting on the floor while he scrambled to adjust client meetings as of these unexpected changes.

This marked a second consecutive day of travel chaos following previous cancellations linked again to those tragic fatalities along the high-speed route between Lille and Paris.