Eurostar services between Paris and London are unaffected by the Coquelles accident, the company says in its latest traffic update consulted on Friday, October 16, 2026. The operator stresses that none of its trains were involved in the incident near the Channel Tunnel.
Thursday evening, October 15, a minibus collided with a railway shuttle on a loading dock at the terminal in Pas-de-Calais, France. According to the prefecture’s tally reported by TF1info, 19 people were injured.
The distinction between the services matters for travelers: Eurostar runs passenger rail links, notably from Paris-Gare du Nord. The LeShuttle shuttles, for their part, transport vehicles and their occupants between the French and British terminals.
The fact that this accident had no impact on Eurostar does not guarantee that every departure will be on time. In its October 16 briefing, the company also notes disruptions on the French network, independent of the Coquelles incident.
For a journey planned today or in the coming days, the key thing to check remains the status of the train tied to your reservation. The Eurostar traffic information page lists departures, arrivals, and any announced disruptions. The notices issued by the company supplement this information for affected travelers.
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