Eurostar faced a major disruption after a power supply issue stopped all train services through the Channel Tunnel connecting London to mainland Europe. The operator canceled all trains between London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels on Tuesday, leaving many travelers stranded. A Eurostar statement said, “Services have resumed today following a power issue in the Channel tunnel yesterday and some further issues with rail infrastructure overnight.” The company added, “We plan to run all of our services today, however due to knock-on impacts there may still be some delays and possible last-minute cancellations.” The problem was worsened by a failed LeShuttle train inside the 31-mile Channel Tunnel linking Folkestone in England to Coquelles in France. Crowds gathered at London’s St Pancras International and Paris’s Gare du Nord stations as travelers scrambled to adjust plans ahead of the busy new year period. Eurostar, which carried a record 19.5 million passengers in 2024, has a monopoly on passenger trains through the tunnel since 1994. Competition is expected from Richard Branson’s new service and Italy’s Trenitalia aiming for the Paris-London route by 2029. This disruption comes amid criticism of Eurostar’s high fares and follows earlier issues, including an electrical fault in August and cable theft in northern France in June. The LeShuttle service operates vehicle trains between Folkestone and Calais. Passengers are advised to stay updated for travel changes as Eurostar works to restore normal service.