Thousands of Eurostar passengers are suffering severe delays and cancellations after two track fatalities and cable theft.French media reported that 600 metres of copper cables were stolen overnight from a rail line near Lille, which meant repairs were needed before trains could run on those tracks.Eurostar said it is advising people who planned to travel on Wednesday to postpone their journey.

Thousands of Eurostar passengers are suffering severe delays and cancellations after two track fatalities and cable theft.French media reported that 600 metres of copper cables were stolen overnight from a rail line near Lille, which meant repairs were needed before trains could run on those tracks.Eurostar said it is advising people who planned to travel on Wednesday to postpone their journey.