Eurostar chaos as person hit by train near Lille sparks major delays
Eurostar passengers have been thrown into travel turmoil tonight after a person was struck by a train on the LGV Nord high-speed line near Lille, France. The accident has brought cross-channel services to a standstill, causing havoc at London St Pancras International and Paris’s Gare du Nord.
Delays and cancellations hit Eurostar services hard
A Eurostar spokesperson confirmed the disruption:
“Services to and from 1 are currently experiencing significant delays, with some cancellations, following an incident on the LGV Nord high-speed line this afternoon, where a person was struck by a train. Disruption is expected to continue for the rest of the day.”
Services slowly resume but delays linger
- The 4:12pm Eurostar finally departed at 6:39pm
- The 4:31pm service left at 6:50pm
- But further knock-on delays and cancellations are expected through the evening
Travel plans remain in chaos as passengers face uncertain waits and disrupted schedules.
Eurostar urges passengers to hold off travel
Eurostar has issued clear guidance to affected customers:
- Postpone travel to a later time or date if you can
- Check direct communications for updates and alternative travel options
- Brace for ongoing disruption throughout the evening
The company is working closely with French authorities and rail infrastructure teams to restore services as quickly as possible.
