P&O Ferries announce an increase in services after a fire in the Channel Tunnel disrupts the plans of thousands of holiday-makers

Thousands of tourists hoping to cross the channel via the Channel Tunnel are tonight facing an uncertain wait after a fire ripped through the heart of the tunnel.

The BBC website has reported that both Eurotunnel and Eurostar have suggested that passengers should start looking for alternative routes as they attempt to clean the wreckage caused after a fire broke out on board a freight train. Thirty two people had to be led to safety through the tunnel’s emergency exits – fourteen of which had suffered from minor injuries.

The Guardian have reported that the solution to the problems faced by thousands of passengers is likely to come through the presence of the large P&O Ferries fleet, moored in the nearby Dover docks. They stated that although ‘P&O Ferries are currently operating to maximum capacity (that) the company is looking to increase its daily service from 28 return sailings to 30 to ease congestion.’

Pricing for P&O Ferries is based upon a sliding scale and foot passengers that checked in today were being charged £15 to travel as foot passengers. The Guardian reports that ‘this price was still available for crossings throughout the weekend’ and that they advised passengers to book before arriving at the ferry port.

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