The trouble resulted in a backup of freight traffic on either side of the tunnel , Keefe said . NEW : Eurostar cancels all weekend service due to weather-induced problems . NEW : The UK government has announced that it will not pay for the new high-speed rail line between London and Paris, which is being built by a consortium of French companies including Alstom, Siemens and Bombardier ( BA - Affected passengers offered refund , return tickets , cash . Eurostar recommends passengers change tickets for later date or seek refund .
NEW : Eurostar cancels all weekend service due to weather-induced problems . NEW : The UK government has announced that it will not pay for the new high-speed rail line between London and Paris, which is being built by a consortium of French companies including Alstom, Siemens and Bombardier ( BA - Affected passengers offered refund , return tickets , cash . Eurostar recommends passengers change tickets for later date or seek refund .