West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway stated passengers can be left with “very restricted different choices” as soon as remaining companies, predicted to be “considerably oversubscribed”, have departed.
The operators warned of overcrowding and queues at London Euston and Birmingham New Road
It’s the second time in 10 days there was main disruption to Eurostar companies with a “last-minute strike” by French staff halting trains earlier than Christmas.
Eurostar apologised to prospects after cancelling all its Saturday companies.
“Eurostar is extraordinarily sorry for the unexpected points affecting prospects right this moment however security stays our number-one precedence. We perceive it is a important time to get house on the finish of the festive season and forward of New 12 months and we’re supporting prospects in stations.”
A spokesman for HS1, which has duty for infrastructure of the route, additionally apologised. “We’re doing the whole lot doable to revive companies however that is proving difficult and can take time,” he stated.