Eurostar trains ‘severely disrupted’ for days due to Rotterdam fire
Rail services between the UK and the Netherlands will not run until at least Friday
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Several Eurostar services from London to the Netherlands have been cancelled following a fire near Rotterdam.
A fire broke out in a cable duct near Rotterdam Central station on Monday, causing a major power outage and halting rail services.
Following fire damage to the railway, direct trains between the UK and the Netherlands will not run until at least Friday.
Eurostar said in a statement: “We strongly advise that you postpone or cancel plans where possible. Exchanges can be made for free, and full refunds are available. We apologise for the inconvenience the situation has caused.”
All Amsterdam and Rotterdam stops have also been cancelled, with trains on the route operating between London and Brussels only.
A “small number” of trains will run between France and Amsterdam with no stops at Schiphol or Rotterdam to avoid the damaged area.
Eurostar said: “As these trains need to take an alternative route around the damaged area, journey times will be significantly longer, and seat availability is reduced.”
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has since updated its travel advice for the Netherlands: “Eurostar services between the UK and the Netherlands are severely disrupted following a fire near Rotterdam Central station.
“Eurostar has advised passengers not to attempt to travel to, or from, the Netherlands on the Eurostar until 3 July 2026.”
Passengers are warned to check with their booking operator before they travel between the UK and the Netherlands.
Eurostar services between London St Pancras and Paris Gare du Nord are unaffected by the fire, but passengers should anticipate some delays.
Those due to travel to or from the Netherlands on 30 June, 1 or 2 July can exchange their booking for free, cancel and claim an e-voucher valid for 12 months or cancel for a refund of their ticket value.
Customers have “three months from the date you were due to travel to claim your preferred option”, said Eurostar.
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