Rail commuters across different regions in the UK faced severe disruptions as damaged rail wires led to blocked lines and delays up to 45 minutes. Additionally, numerous train services were canceled due to staff refusing overtime shifts to watch the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain. This staff shortage extended to various operators like GWR, London Northwestern Railway, and Southeastern, causing further cancellations and warnings against travel. The impact was widespread, with services affected on routes between London Euston and various destinations, leading to chaos for passengers. The scarcity of available crew members resulted in multiple train cancellations and altered routes, notably on the East Coast Main Line and other major railway networks.