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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 the station. Power to the overhead lines was switched off, so trains could not enter or leave St Pancras.
Eurostar said it was anticipating "numerous cancellations and severe delays", while National Rail expects disruption to last until midday. Eurostar said services will start running again "soon", but recommended passengers not to travel on Saturday morning.
A National Rail statement said the trespass incident occurred on the railway viaduct that crosses the high-speed lines just outside the station. National Rail expects disruption to last until 11:00.
Passengers on Southeastern have been advised to travel to Victoria or Charing Cross stations rather than St Pancras. 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.