Eurostar has cancelled two services a day between London and Paris this week as extreme heat persists across Europe.
The cancellations run until Thursday 25 June. At present, no services have been cancelled on Friday but passengers are advised to monitor Eurostar’s website or app for further updates.
Cancelled services include the 13:31 from St Pancras to Gare du Nord and the 18:08 return departure today (24 June), and both the 15:31 St Pancras and 20:08 Gare du Nord departures tomorrow (25 June).
Passengers affected are being offered free rebooking for travel on an alternative date in the same class, an e-voucher valid for 12 months, or a full refund of the ticket value (excluding booking or exchange fees).
Eurostar says customers have up to three months from their original travel date to claim their preferred option, with refunds processed within 28 days.
A statement from the operator reads: “Due to expected adverse weather on the Eurostar network, your train is cancelled.
“We’re so sorry for the disruption and any inconvenience caused. We understand how much this affects your travel plans, and we’re here to help you find the best way forward.”
The cancellations come as red heat alerts remain in place across both the UK and France, with temperatures in Paris soaring to 40C, and London expected to reach 37C.
The UK’s Foreign Office has also updated its travel guidance in response to safety concerns linked to the heatwave.
France’s national rail operator, SNCF, has also advised ‘vulnerable’ passengers to avoid or delay train travel this week where possible.
In the UK, National Rail has advised passengers due to travel on Wednesday or Thursday to ‘only travel if absolutely necessary,’ and to check before travelling on Friday.
