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Eurostar: Trains delayed by trespasser near St Pancras | Eurostar: Trains delayed by trespasser near St Pancras |
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All Eurostar trains to and from St Pancras International have been suspended because of a trespasser. | All Eurostar trains to and from St Pancras International have been suspended because of a trespasser. |
British Transport Police said a man had been in "a precarious position" near the station in London since 19:00 GMT on Friday. | British Transport Police said a man had been in "a precarious position" near the station in London since 19:00 GMT on Friday. |
Southeastern services heading towards St Pancras from Faversham and Margate have also been affected. | Southeastern services heading towards St Pancras from Faversham and Margate have also been affected. |
A 44-year-old man has been arrested for trespass and obstruction of the railway. | A 44-year-old man has been arrested for trespass and obstruction of the railway. |
Power to the overhead lines was switched off, so trains could not enter or leave St Pancras. | |
Eurostar said services will start running again "soon", but recommended passengers not to travel on Saturday morning. | |
National Rail expects disruption to last until 11:00. | |
A National Rail statement said the trespasser spent the night on the railway viaduct that crosses the high-speed lines just outside the station. | |
He has now been removed and overhead wires have been recharged to allow services to resume, it added. | |
Passengers on Southeastern have been warned "alterations and cancellations" will remain in place for the near future. | |
They were previously advised to travel to Victoria or Charing Cross stations rather than St Pancras. |