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Afternoon summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

As services gradually resume through the Channel tunnel, here\u2019s a recap of the situation so far.<\/p>\n

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<\/svg><\/span>Eurostar passengers waiting for train services to be resumed at St Pancras International station today<\/span> Photograph: Tolga Akmen\/EPA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eurostar passengers have suffered severe disruption today<\/a> after a power problem in the Channel tunnel forced many services to be cancelled, ruining New Year\u2019s Eve plans.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most trains between London and Paris were suspended, due to the power failure and a broken-down LeShuttle train, leaving disappointed passengers stranded at St Pancras and Gare du Nord.<\/p>\n

One, Jack<\/strong> Slater,<\/strong> had to cancel his New Year\u2019s Eve trip to Paris with his girlfriend.<\/p>\n

He told us:<\/p>\n

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<\/svg>\u201cWe\u2019re being advised to re-book for tomorrow, but all of the trains are fully booked already so the only option would be to upgrade to a first class seat – which is an extra lot of money.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Drivers hoping to take the LeShuttle<\/strong> car train from Folkestone to Calais also faced hours of delays<\/a>, as it also couldn\u2019t run through the tunnel until the power problem was tackled.<\/p>\n

This afternoon, tunnel operator Getlink<\/strong> has reported that LeShuttle service have resumed very gradually on one track<\/a>, and are operating alternately in both directions with significant delays.<\/p>\n

Additional shuttles will be added in the evening and until tomorrow morning to help drivers reach their destination.<\/p>\n

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<\/svg><\/span>Vehicles queueing to board Le Shuttle at the Channel Tunnel in Folkestone, Kent, today.<\/span> Photograph: Gareth Fuller\/PA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eurostar has \u2018strongly advised\u2019 passengers not to try to travel today, even as it tries to gradually resume services.<\/p>\n

Currently the 6.01pm and 7.01pm services from St Pancras to Paris are not showing as cancelled on its website<\/a>, although all other trains from the UK to the French capital since 7am were scrapped.<\/p>\n

The UK\u2019s Department for Transport has warned<\/a> that \u201csignificant disruption is likely for the remainder of the day.\u201d<\/p>\n