London Eurostar passengers asked to postpone trips after France arson attack

Most services leaving St Pancras on time but diversions are in place and several trains have been cancelled

Eurostar passengers travelling from London to Paris on Friday were asked to postpone trips if possible, with trains delayed and cancelled after arson attacks on high-speed rail lines hours before the start of the Olympics.

Most services were leaving St Pancras International station on time but journeys were expected to be prolonged by at least an hour in France. Two afternoon departures have been cancelled.