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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 or lighting and passengers say staff are unable to tell them when they will arrive in London. | |
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. |