Eurostar News Page 17
Eurostar prepares for Belgian strike
A general strike is planned to take place across Belgium on Thursday December 22nd meaning that the Belgian rail network will be closed on this day. As a consequence, Eurostar will be unable to operate services to and from Brussels from 22:00 CET on December 21st to 22:00 CET on December 22nd the operator has warned.
Eurostar update: Strike disruption expected in Belgium
A general strike is planned to take place across Belgium on Thursday 22 December meaning that the Belgian rail network will be closed on this day.
Eurostar to offer direct train tickets to Avignon
Eurostar’s direct summer services to Avignon will open for sale from December 20th to cope with traveller demand for services to the Provence region of France. Holidaymakers are advised to book early for the weekly direct services that will run from July 7th to September 1st 2012.
School children driving UK green agenda…all the way to Brussels
86% of 10-12 year olds incorporate protection of the environment into daily lives. 64% believe the lifestyles of their parents and grandparents have negatively impacted on the environment. Eurostar invites young environmental champions to present their views at European Parliament.
Treat yourself to a Winter Getaway for less with Eurostar
Treat yourself to a Winter Getaway for less as Eurostar offers 10% discounts on fares.
Eurostar passenger dies from fall
Eurostar services experienced long delays yesterday after a 22 year old man was found dead on the tracks in Kent.
Eurostar reports solid third quarter in 2011
Eurostar has announced its results for the third quarter of 2011, having delivered a solid performance during the period with sales revenues up seven per cent. The high-speed rail service recorded revenues of £197 million for the period in 2011, compared to £183 million in last year.
Eurostar ‘Plus Culture’ offer extend to Lille
Eurostar has extended its exclusive ‘Eurostar Plus’ collection with the addition of a number of exciting new museums and restaurants in Lille. All Eurostar passengers travelling to the French city can now enjoy far more than a train journey courtesy of ‘Eurostar Plus’.
Nomad Digital links with Eurostar in infotainment deal
Eurostar has awarded NOMAD Digital, the specialist provider of connectivity solutions to the rail industry, the contracts to supply onboard wi-fi connectivity and state-of-the-art infotainment for its existing fleet of high speed trains. The decision follows a rigorous, competitive procurement process in which NOMAD emerged as the clear winner.
Eurostar launches search for roster of creative agencies
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking London and mainland Europe, announced today that it has begun the search for a roster of agencies to provide creative and advertising services across its core markets of the UK, France and Belgium.
Eurostar ad campaign in 2012 Olympics focus
High speed passenger service Eurostar is launching its first pan-European advertising campaign on the 1 October. The new London 2012 focused advertisements will mark the first time that Eurostar has shown the same TV advertisement in the UK, France and Belgian.
Eurostar launches new ticketing app
Eurostar has launched a free mobile application allowing passengers to book journeys on-the-go and receive tickets direct to their phones.The Eurostar App, which is available for iPhone and Android devices, allows passengers to book and manage journeys between the UK and Paris, Brussels and Lille.