Eurostar train break downs, caused by the unusually severe winter weather, have resulted in tens of thousands of travelers stranded or delayed. Six train break downs have resulted in 55,000 travellers having their journeys disrupted.

Eurostar have reported that the problems have been caused by snow getting into the electrical systems, caused by the abnormally acute weather conditions in norther France. Eurostar think that they have now identified the cause of the problems and will be testing trains with modifications designed to prevent further issues.

It is reported that as many as 2000 passengers were trapped in the Channel tunnel on broken down trains. Some passengers have been trapped in their trains in the channel tunnel for as long as 16 hours. Many had no food, no water and no information from the train operators telling them what was happening. Some passengers even abandoned their trains and walked through the dark, cold tunnel which runs for 24 miles beneath the channel.

Many passengers are very unhappy with the way that Eurostar have managed the problems although the train operator has issued apologies and offers of compensation and refunds. There have been reports of some passengers suffering panic attacks and some experiencing claustrophobia in the confined tunnel. Many passengers have complained about the lack of information from the train operator.

On Saturday as many as 31,000 ticket holders were forced to change their travel plans and on Sunday all services were cancelled resulting in a further 27,000 people being stranded.

The continuing bad weather has caused flights to be cancelled from many British airports. Wether forecasters have warned that even more snow is on its way and this will mean further travel disruption as people embark on their Christmas holidays. Police in Scotland have advised travelers not to travel unless their journey is absolutely essential.

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