Eurostar train evacuated after four-hour wait in northern France
Summary
A Eurostar train broke down near Calais, France, causing passengers to wait nearly four hours for assistance. Emergency services evacuated the train and provided water, but there was no immediate replacement train available. The train, which left Brussels, was expected to arrive in London but faced a significant delay due to electrical issues.Key Facts
- A Eurostar train broke down near Calais in northern France.
- Passengers waited almost four hours before help arrived.
- The train left Brussels and was supposed to reach London in just over two hours.
- Instead, the journey extended to more than five hours.
- The breakdown was due to electrical problems, and both train engines stopped working.
- Emergency services and local rescue teams gave water to passengers.
- There was no air conditioning, and toilets were not working on the train.
- Some passengers raised concerns about not being allowed to leave the train for safety reasons.
- Eurostar has been in contact with affected passengers and promised a replacement train.
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