Rail & Coach News
Eurostar left battling for survival following Covid-19 slump
Eurostar has criticised a new support scheme for airports, arguing rail operators have been unfairly excluded. The company said it had seen a 95 per cent fall in demand due to Covid-19.
Rocky Mountaineer to launch new United States trip
The Rockies to the Red Rocks route will be a two-day rail journey between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah, with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Rail travel poised for boom in post Covid-19 world
International rail travel offers an ‘environmentally friendly’ alternative to flying and as the second wave of Covid-19 approaches, it may experience a boom post-pandemic.
Darbandi to lead Caledonian Sleeper
Serco has appointed Kathryn Darbandi as the new managing director for the Caledonian Sleeper service. She will take up her new role in January.
Ember launches emissions free coach travel in Scotland
Ember is seeking to revolutionise coach services in the UK this week with the launch of the first ever service between two major cities using purely electric power.
Rail operators boosted by Covid-19 endorsement from VisitBritain
Putting the train back at the heart of business travel is the aim of three UK rail operators who are backing a new customer confidence scheme by VisitBritain.
Eurostar launches business-facing booking platform
Organisations signed up to the portal will also gain access to tailored content as well as exclusive promotional fares, ensuring they are being rewarded.
Construction begins on controversial HS2 project
Boris Johnson said the service would “fire up economic growth and help to rebalance opportunity”. He endorsed the rail link in February, with formal government approval granted in April.
Chapman appointed director of Heathrow Express
Sophie Chapman has worked at Govia as an independent consultant and completed a successful 22-year career with Eurostar, rising to head of on-board services.
South Western Railway unveils new Arterio fleet
Unveiled by SWR managing director, Mark Hopwood, during a special event at Wimbledon depot, the name Arterio reflects the importance of the network to the capital.
Cooper steps down as Eurostar chief executive
Eurostar chief executive Mike Cooper has confirmed he will step down from the role to take over as leader of European passenger transport operator Arriva. He will take up the new post in October.
Omio secures fresh funding to fuel expansion
Omio has secured US$100 million in investments from existing and new investors including Temasek, Kinnevik, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, NEA and Kleiner Perkins.