Eurostar and Eurotunnel passengers face 'broken rail' delays

A “broken rail” in the Channel Tunnel is leading to delays to services for Eurostar and Eurotunnel passengers travelling to France.

A statement on the Eurotunnel website states those travelling from Folkestone are experiencing waits of 60 minutes at check-in and five hours at the terminal.

Eurostar has also informed passengers of delays to its services caused by the broken rail, meaning services having to share one track.

The Eurotunnel statement says: “Our passenger service is currently operating with some timetable disruption, this is due to a technical fault in the Tunnel which is in the process of being resolved.

“There is a waiting time of approximately 60 minutes before check-in and five hours on the terminal. We regret that we are currently unable to sell tickets to non-reserved customers.”

It adds that services from Calais are operating to schedule.

Eurostar is responding to customers on Twitter saying: “There is a broken rail in the tunnel, so trains are sharing one track. We do apologise for the delays.”