Eurotunnel has confirmed the “unexpected strike” which affected thousands of travellers passing through the Channel Tunnel on Thursday is over and there will be a progressive return to services.
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Rail operator Eurostar said it would run a normal timetable to and from London on Friday (22 December), as well as offer additional trains “to enable as many passengers as possible to rebook their journey before Christmas”.
The BBC reports that Eurostar will put on two extra trains each day until Christmas Day to help deal with passengers who could not travel on Thursday. Affected customers have also been offered refunds.
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