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Another Eurostar train has become stuck near Ebbsfleet in Kent, after trains were left stranded in the Channel Tunnel on Saturday.Another Eurostar train has become stuck near Ebbsfleet in Kent, after trains were left stranded in the Channel Tunnel on Saturday.
The train left Paris on Saturday evening and food has run out, according to those on board.The train left Paris on Saturday evening and food has run out, according to those on board.
There is no heating and no lighting and passengers say staff are unable to tell them when they will arrive in London. There is no heating or lighting and passengers say staff are unable to tell them when they will arrive in London.
Earlier, more than 2,000 people were trapped inside the tunnel for up to 16 hours after an electrical failure. Earlier, five trains were stuck in the tunnel trapping more than 2,000 people for up to 16 hours.
Those trains suffered electrical failure due to freezing conditions.
Police appeal
Eurostar ran a limited service but later cancelled three of the four trains due to leave London on Saturday and scrapped all services for Sunday.
It said the cancellations were made due to ongoing concerns with the weather.
Some test trains will run on Sunday but will not carry passengers.
Meanwhile, police have urged motorists to stay away from major routes around Dover and Folkestone unless their journey is essential.
Continued delays are expected on the M20 and other routes because of the tunnel problems and severe weather preventing ferries disembarking at Calais.
Meanwhile, police have urged motorists to stay away from major routes around Dover and Folkestone unless their journey is essential.
Continued delays are expected on the M20 and other routes because of the tunnel problems and severe weather preventing ferries disembarking at Calais.