Re: OT Eurotunnel Problems

Peter Duncanson <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes
That suggests that snow was getting in among the electrical bits and pieces but
was not causing any problems until it melted in the warm air in the tunnel.

More likely a very cold train entered a very warm damp tunnel and the
result was condensation everywhere, particularly internally.

Condensation and high voltage electrics tend to be enlightening.

Particularly in switchgear.

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