Eurostar faces delays and cancellations on November 5
Strike action and technical issues disrupt services between London, Paris, and the Netherlands.
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Eurostar passengers are facing delays and cancellations on Thursday, November 5, as a combination of strike action and technical problems disrupts international rail services. The operator has issued travel alerts affecting journeys through Paris and to destinations in the Netherlands.
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Three Eurostar trains have been cancelled due to strike action. These services are Eurostar 9004, Eurostar 9015, and Eurostar 9052. Eurostar has apologised for the disruption and advised passengers to check their journey status before travelling. The operator's live service updates, last updated at 9.13am on November 5, also indicate technical issues at Paris Gare du Nord are causing delays to services operating through the station. The expected duration of these delays has not been specified.
Further disruption is affecting services on the Dutch rail network, where traffic problems are leading to delays. Eurostar has acknowledged these issues and apologised to affected travellers, though details on how long this disruption will last are not yet available.
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Separately, Eurostar has previously announced plans for a reduced timetable between London and Paris on specific weekends between October and December. This reduction is due to planned engineering works near Paris Gare du Nord, which will affect services on five weekends during this period. Passengers planning to travel on these weekends are advised to consult the timetable in advance.
Passengers travelling on November 5 are strongly advised to check the Eurostar official website for the most current information regarding their service. Those whose trains have been cancelled should review Eurostar's travel alert and booking information for available options.
Questions this report answers
+Why are Eurostar trains delayed or cancelled on November 5?
Eurostar services are experiencing delays and cancellations on November 5 due to a combination of strike action, technical issues at Paris Gare du Nord, and traffic problems on the Dutch rail network. Three specific trains have been cancelled as a result of strike action.
+Which Eurostar trains have been cancelled?
Three Eurostar trains have been cancelled on Thursday, November 5, due to strike action. These are Eurostar 9004, Eurostar 9015, and Eurostar 9052. Passengers booked on these services are advised to check their options with Eurostar.
+Are there any other planned disruptions for Eurostar?
Yes, Eurostar has warned of a reduced timetable between London and Paris on selected weekends from October to December. This is due to engineering works taking place near Paris Gare du Nord on five separate weekends during this period.
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