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Eurostar expects bumper Bank Holiday weekend travel
Eurostar is set for another bumper bank holiday this weekend, as over 110,000 people are expected to travel with the high-speed rail operator - a three per cent rise in passengers compared with the equivalent 2012 August bank holiday weekend. Almost 60,000 Brits will take advantage of the long weekend to enjoy a late summer break with Paris, Disneyland Paris and Avignon proving to be the most popular Eurostar destinations.
Eurostar returns to slopes with ski departures
Eurostar’s popular ski services from St Pancras International and Ashford International to the heart of the French and Swiss Alps will open for sale tomorrow. Launched in 2012, Eurostar’s Swiss ski service transports skiers and snowboarders from St Pancras International and Ashford International to the heart of the Swiss Alps and the Valais region.
Eurostar celebrates the tenth anniversary of the UK’s rail speed record
Ten years ago almost to the day, Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, set the UK rail speed record at 208mph on High Speed 1 (HS1), near the Medway Viaduct in Kent at 11.35am on the 30 July 2003.
Strong results for Eurostar in first half of 2013
Eurostar today reported strong growth in both passenger numbers and sales revenues in the first half of 2013. In the first six months of the year passenger numbers rose by two per cent year-on-year to 4.9 million from 4.8 million in 2012.
Champagne, right away! Eurostar offers bookable gift service
Eurostar is launching a new pre-bookable gift service giving customers the chance to surprise their travel companion with chocolates or champagne delivered to their seat. In direct response to customer demand, passengers can now make their journey extra special by pre-ordering a gift of sparkling wine, champagne or chocolates when they book their Eurostar ticket.
Luxury for less with 30% off Eurostar Standard Premier travel this summer
Holidaymakers looking for a European city escape this summer can treat themselves to a luxury upgrade for less, thanks to Eurostar’s Express Sale offering 30% off Standard Premier travel to Paris, Brussels and Lille.
Eurostar expects bumper bank holiday
Eurostar is predicting one of its busiest weekends of the year as over 120,000 passengers are expected to travel over the bank holiday weekend, 10% more than travelled over the equivalent Diamond Jubilee bank holiday weekend in 2012.
Hollingsworth takes over as Eurostar chairman
The Board of Eurostar International has announced the appointment of Clare Hollingsworth to the position of chairman. Hollingsworth will succeed Richard Brown who has decided to step down from the Board when his three year term as chairman comes to an end on June 30th.
Eurostar partners with Waitrose to supply on-board refreshments
Eurostar and Waitrose are today announcing a new partnership which will see Britain’s favourite supermarket* supply on-board refreshments to Eurostar’s bar buffets, for passengers travelling in standard class between London and mainland Europe.
Raymond Blanc, OBE launches Eurostar’s Business Premier summer menus
Building on its successful partnership with world renowned chef Raymond Blanc, Eurostar has today launched its exciting new summer menus for Business Premier passengers. As well as tempting new options for both lunch and dinner, Raymond will also for the first time bring to the breakfast table his expertise as Eurostar’s Business Premier Culinary Director.
Eurostar’s catering receives sustainability star rating
Eurostar is proud to announce that it has become the first transport provider to receive Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) accreditation as a One-Star Sustainability Champion.
Eurostar reports an encouraging start to 2013
Eurostar, the high speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe today reported an encouraging start to the year with growth in sales revenues during the first three months of the year. Compared to the same period in 2012, sales revenues grew by 1% to £213 million (£211 million Q1 2012), while passenger numbers remained stable year-on-year at 2.23 million (2.24 million Q1 2012).