Eurostar Cancels Three Trains Amid Strike Action
Eurostar cancelled three London-Paris services on November 5 due to strike action, while separate delays affected Paris and Dutch rail services.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Europe
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Eurostar cancelled three scheduled trains on Thursday, November 5, citing strike action on its network. The operator also reported delays at Paris Gare du Nord from technical issues and traffic problems on the Dutch rail network.
Why it matters
Travelers on Eurostar's London-Paris route face cancellations and delays that can disrupt onward connections and itineraries. Passengers with booked services are advised to check Eurostar's official travel advice for available options.
Eurostar's live service update, last revised at 9.13am on November 5, lists three cancelled services: trains 9004, 9015 and 9052. Ticket check closure runs 30 minutes before departure for Standard and Plus tickets and 15 minutes for Premier.
The players
Eurostar
Eurostar is the high-speed rail operator linking London with Paris and Brussels through the Channel Tunnel.
The details
Eurostar attributed the cancellations to strike action on its network and said Paris Gare du Nord was also affected by technical issues at the station. Separate traffic issues on the Dutch rail network caused additional delays to services that day.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026: three Eurostar trains cancelled due to strike action.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9.13am: Eurostar last updated its live service disruption information.
October to December 2026: engineering works near Paris Gare du Nord across five weekends, with a reduced London-Paris timetable on selected weekends.
Travel Outlook
The cancellations land during Eurostar's scheduled engineering works near Paris Gare du Nord, which run across five weekends between October and December. Together, the planned works and the unplanned disruption mean the reduced London-Paris timetable on those weekends is likely to be the main constraint for travelers this autumn.
Travelers with Eurostar bookings on affected services should check the operator's official travel advice before departure and allow for changed ticket check times. Those planning London-Paris trips across October to December should build flexibility into itineraries because of the weekend engineering works.
The takeaway
Check your Eurostar booking status and the official travel advice before leaving for the station. Allow extra time at Paris Gare du Nord during the autumn engineering works.
What happens next
Eurostar will run a reduced timetable between London and Paris on selected weekends between October and December 2026 during engineering works at Paris Gare du Nord.
Further reading
For more on rail routes across the continent, see Europe travel coverage.
More information
Check the latest status of your booked service on the Eurostar live service update.
Source note: This article includes information reported by London Now.
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