Euro Tunnel

[GeoffCapes]

Stuck, I'm mean Stack is off for now. Reckon Tuesday it'll be back though.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Manston to be used to as a car park.

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/could-manston-be-set-for-41044/

 

[safrane]

Not good news... So problems to persist for at least another 3 months and traffic chaos getting all those trucks to another holding area that is not on their direct route.

But some opportunities for the airport to bring in pay as you go services such as showers, beds, call girls etc etc and make a killing on bacon rolls.

And if the RAF could base a few C130s there you could insist on all the inbound trucks dropping off their illegal human cargo for a swift return to whece they came

 

[GeoffCapes]

I see from the article they're already moaning about the impact on the local roads.

It's the usual "not in my back yard" syndrome.

A 1000 trucks isn't much either. There were 8000 stuck on the M20 last week!

 

[conaero]

Well, I am going through the tunnel 10.30am on Saturday, riot shield at the ready.

From what I have heard from a mate who went out and returned a few days ago as there is little impact, the only issue is the diversion of the M20 to the tunnel that takes and additional 40mins, anyone know if you can get round it another way???

 

[GeoffCapes]

If it's on it'll be the A20 and then through Ashford.

Unless you go down the M2 (likely to be as bad if not worse all the way down) there's not much you can do.

Stack isn't on at the moment. Just keep your fingers crossed!

 

[safrane]

3 Hour delay for cars at the moment due to unplanned tunnel inspections - counting/capturing runner I guess.

 

[GeoffCapes]

Reports that stack is about to be put in place....

 

[TridentTested]

anyone know if you can get round it another way???

See my post number 6 above.

Follow @LeShuttle on Twitter - they're very good at providing up-to-date info, very quick at answering specific questions too.

 

[Cogsy]

Travelled down to Reims a couple of weeks ago and forked out £100 extra for a Flexi Plus ticket (essentially business class). Special check in area and then straight onto the next train stopping only in the First Plus lounge to collect breakfast/lunch/dinner and use the facilities. There were delays of 3 hours when we travelled and we avoided all of that. The £100 was for the return trip. Best money we have ever spent.

Saw not a single migrant on way back and no queues to get into Coquelles terminal. Mind it was the day that 2,000 stormed the terminal later that night so maybe they were resting

 

[BigR]

Going in a few weeks to the Spa F1, so am following this with interest / trepidation / ...!

 

[conaero]

Going in a few weeks to the Spa F1, so am following this with interest / trepidation / ...!

Well, Ill report live on Saturday Morning how its going. Have been checking the hourly live updates on the ET website and it keeps saying no delay, everything running on schedule.

 

[StuartW]

Good luck to both of you, it seems to change at very short notice so here's hoping

 

[allandwf]

May STACK be a factor over Goodwood weekend, or are we on different roads?

 

[Contigo]

It is if you are coming from Middle Earth Allan!

 

[allandwf]

It is if you are coming from Middle Earth Allan!

Middle Earth where it ALWAYS rains! I'll be driving down from Stansted first thing on the Saturday morning.

 

[drewf]

STACK will have no effect on your journey, Allan.

Just a thought on that - it will probably be a good scheme to have Matt post your tickets to you, since you won't be at the hotel on Friday to collect them.

 

[Andyk]

Well, Ill report live on Saturday Morning how its going. Have been checking the hourly live updates on the ET website and it keeps saying no delay, everything running on schedule.

Hope it goes well for you Matt......Let me know how the Gite is...We are very much looking forward to it. Have fun.

 

[c4sman]

Came back on Saturday afternoon. New system of being sent to the waiting area before you checked in where they provide toilets, free tea, coffee, water and cakes! Zero delay and caught my booked train without a hitch.

 

[Angelus]

Well, Ill report live on Saturday Morning how its going. Have been checking the hourly live updates on the ET website and it keeps saying no delay, everything running on schedule.

Taking the Car to Monza at the end of the month, so waiting to see how you all get on. Keep us posted please.