A Eurostar service from Faversham to St Pancras in central London broke down this morning, leaving over 250 passengers stranded in a tunnel for nearly four hours. The breakdown caused significant delays and cancellations, with passengers missing flights and connections to Paris. The situation worsened as the train attempted to reverse towards Kent but broke down again. Commuters expressed frustration over poor communication and service during the ordeal, with one passenger stating, 'Had I not been five hours late for work, it would have almost been rather comical.' The breakdown coincided with record-high temperatures in the UK, reaching 33°C, which affected rail services nationwide due to track conditions. Southeastern Rail blamed the Eurostar for the disruption, citing a locked axle as the cause. Passengers were left scrambling to rearrange travel plans amid the chaos, with many expressing their dissatisfaction on social media. The incident highlights ongoing issues with rail services during extreme weather conditions.