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Fire in Channel Tunnel - Latest update

15th September 2008 Statement taken from Eurostar.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON EUROSTAR SERVICES: SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER TO SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER (INCLUSIVE)

Eurostar is now operating a very restricted timetable with very few services, and intervals of several hours between some trains. We recommend you avoid travelling unless your journey is absolutely essential.

Travellers should check-in as normal for the train times given on their tickets and we will try to put you on one of the next available trains. This could mean waiting a long time before boarding. Journey times will also be significantly longer.

Travellers departing London should note that check-in will CLOSE at 18.45 (BST) until further notice. Travellers departing Paris should note that check-in will CLOSE at 20.00 (CET) until further notice. Brussels check-in will close at 20.30 (CET).

All travellers with non-essential journeys up to Sunday 21 September can get a refund or exchange their tickets for travel at a later date.

Eurotunnel, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, is working hard to enable additional Eurostar services to be restored following the fire. Eurostar thanks its travellers for their continued patience and understanding.

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