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    Christmas getaway journeys ruined as French strike stops cross-Channel trains

    by Neil Lancefield Dec 21, 2023 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Christmas getaway journeys were ruined for tens of thousands of people on Thursday after cross-Channel rail services were suspended due to an unexpected strike in France.

    The industrial action is affecting Eurostar – which operates passenger services to and from London St Pancras – and Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, which runs vehicle-carrying trains to and from Folkestone.

    At least 24 Eurostar trains have been cancelled.

    Eurostar said in a statement: “Due to unexpected strike action by Eurotunnel staff, services are currently not able to proceed through the

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