July 28th 2024.
Yesterday in central London, passengers at the Eurostar terminal in St Pancras station were met with chaos as the summer holidays kicked off. Major delays and cancellations plagued roads, railways, and airports, causing frustration and inconvenience for travelers this weekend.
The chaos was exacerbated by coordinated arson attacks on the French rail network just hours before the start of the Olympics on Friday. This resulted in one out of every four trains being cancelled across the Channel, leading Eurostar passengers to be advised to postpone their trips if possible.
While trains from the UK to France were still running on a fairly regular schedule, those trying to return home faced long delays. This caused added stress for travelers, who were already dealing with heavy traffic and two-hour delays on routes to Devon and Cornwall in the South West.
Air travel was also affected, with flights being cancelled at Heathrow airport, including several to the US. Passengers arriving at Gatwick from Orlando, Florida, also faced cancellations on Sunday morning.
Not only were airports struggling with the sheer volume of passengers, but long queues were also seen at Manchester airport. In London, the Piccadilly and Waterloo & City Tube lines were partially closed, as well as the Overground. Transport for London (TfL) reported that the DLR was also partially suspended for the day.
Overall, it was a chaotic start to the summer holiday season for travelers, with delays and cancellations causing frustration and inconvenience. Hopefully, the situation will improve as the holiday rush dies down.
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