Is Eurostar set to be impacted by the latest round of train strikes? (Picture: Getty Images)

After chaos on the railways earlier in 2022, the UK is bracing for even more train strikes this November.

Up to 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union went on strike in July, with further strikes occurring across the summer and the first weekend in October.

The continued industrial action is over pay, job security, and working condition disputes which have yet to be resolved in negotiations between unions and rail companies.

While people may assume the strikes only affect UK trains, other travel plans could be disrupted – including travel on the Eurostar.

So, do the strikes affect the Eurostar? Here is everything you need to know…

Is Eurostar trains affected by UK rail strikes?

The strikes will impact the Eurostar today, Saturday November 5 as they did during the previous strikes.

You’re going to want to check the Eurostar schedule (Picture: Getty)

Eurostar will be running a reduced timetable on November 5 – to find out if your train has been affected, you can check the revised timetable on their website

In a statement on their website, reps for Eurostar wrote: ‘There will be a national strike across the UK railway network on both days.

‘Although the strike doesn’t involve Eurostar staff, it will have an impact on our timetable as running hours have been reduced on UK rail lines, including the high-speed line we use.’

What happens if my Eurostar train is cancelled?

If your original train is cancelled, you can:

Exchange your booking for free to travel at a different time/date in the same travel class, subject to availability.Cancel your booking and claim a Eurostar e-voucher valid for 12 months.Cancel your booking and claim a refund from the person or company who you booked with.

Is your Eurostar journey affected? (Picture: Maciek Musialek/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Find out more about exchanges and refunds on Eurostar’s official website.

Some trains won’t be cancelled but may be scheduled to depart at a different time.

Passengers are advised to download their ticket again for up-to-date information and arrive at the station at the recommended time shown on your updated ticket.

Be aware of possible public transport disruption while travelling to St Pancras in London, too, to get the Eurostar – as there’s disruption across a number of lines.

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It’s wise to expect or plan for a lengthier journey to the station, so you don’t get stuck on your way to the Eurostar terminal.

Finally, you can also keep track of Eurostar services updates on their website.

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