Many travellers had big problems. A power failure stopped trains in the Channel Tunnel. This was a big problem for Eurostar trains. The problem was with electric wires. Fast trains between cities stopped. Other services also had long waits.
The power went out early. People were stuck at stations. Many people were at St Pancras station in London. Eurostar cancelled many trains. People were told not to travel. Some trains stopped for hours.
At St Pancras, platforms were full. People looked for other ways to travel. Many people wanted to fly. Flight prices went up a lot. This cost people more money.
Some people waited for many hours. A student waited over ten hours. Drivers also waited up to six hours. This stopped them from going through the tunnel. Some musicians played music. This made people feel a little better.
Later, trains began to run. But only one track worked. This did not fix all the problems. The government said it was a big problem. Many trains were still cancelled. More waits were expected. This shows how important travel lines are.