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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. A special Eurostar service from Paris 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. Passengers say there is no heating and lighting, and food has run out.
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.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. Eurostar said special trains were being laid on on Saturday night to transport "vulnerable passengers" between London and Paris and Brussels.
Passengers on board the train in Kent say staff are unable to tell them when they will arrive at St Pancras.
The trains that became stuck in the tunnel suffered electrical failure due to freezing conditions.
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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.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.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.Some test trains will run on Sunday but will not carry passengers.
A Eurostar spokesman said: When you have severe cold and snow even if you are operating within speed restrictions, which we were yesterday afternoon and evening, you do get a build-up of snow under and around the train and when you enter the tunnel you get water and at the end of the day these are electric trains."
Meanwhile, police have urged motorists to stay away from major routes around Dover and Folkestone unless their journey is essential.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.Continued delays are expected on the M20 and other routes because of the tunnel problems and severe weather preventing ferries disembarking at Calais.
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