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Channel Tunnel Disruption Continues

12th September 2008 Thousands of passengers hoping to travel through the Channel Tunnel face further disruption after a fire on a freight train.

The tunnel is closed after the fire broke out about seven miles from Calais on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters say the 16-hour blaze has now been put out.

Eurostar have issued the following statement:

"Due to the incident on Thursday 11 September in the Channel Tunnel, involving a Eurotunnel shuttle train, Eurostar does not expect to operate a service on Friday 12 September between the UK and the Continent.

Travellers holding tickets for Friday are advised that they will be unable to travel by Eurostar.

All travellers booked on Eurostar services on Friday 12 September can exchange their tickets for travel at a later date or get a refund.

Travellers booked on Eurostar over the weekend (Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September) should at eurostar.com for further updates, which will be provided as soon as more information becomes available."

Eurotunnel have issued the following statement:
"Due to an incident on 11 September at Eurotunnel, our service is temporarily suspended. If you have a booking for travel within the next 48 hours, please call our Customer Contact Centre on 08705 35 35 35.

Whilst we endeavour to resume normal service as soon as possible, please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused."

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