Eurostar News
Association of Train Operator Companies embraces Eurostar
Eurostar, the high-speed rail passenger service which links the UK to mainland Europe has welcomed the news from the Association of Train Operator Companies that Britain’s railways are busier than they have been since the 1920s.
Eurostar becomes first European rail company to feature TripAdvisor content
A partnership agreement between Eurostar and TripAdvisor®, now allows all passengers travelling with the cross-Channel rail service to benefit from user reviews and ratings from the world’s largest travel site*.
Eurostar statement following judgment on the Alstom Transport v Eurostar International Limited case
Following the judgement at the High Court in Londonon Friday 29 October, Eurostar issued the following statement:
Belgian strike hits Eurostar services
Striking workers in Belgium have seen virtually all Eurostar services to the country cancelled, as industrial action moves into a second day. Also in the Channel Tunnel, Deutsche Bahn has successfully completed its first safety test, sending an ICE3 train from France to London as it seeks to launch a commercial service.
Deutsche Bahn explores London 2012 Olympics options
Deutsche Bahn is considering running trains to London ahead of the Olympic Games in 2012. The news comes as the German rail operator begins a series of safety tests designed to break the French monopoly on the rolling stock used in the Channel Tunnel.
Alstom attacks Eurostar Siemens purchase
Train manufacturer Alstom has criticised a Eurostar decision to purchase trains from rival Siemens, suggesting safety in the Channel Tunnel could be jeopardized. Eurostar yesterday confirmed it would invest £700 million in ten new e320 trains, which can carry 900 passengers at speeds of 200 mph.
Eurostar confirms £700m fleet overhaul
Eurostar has unveiled a £700 million investment programme to overhaul its aging rolling stock. The Channel Tunnel rail operator – which offers services between London, Paris and Brussels – confirmed the plans will see the company purchase ten new trainsets from German manufacturer Siemens as well as upgrading its existing fleet.
Eurostar launches Eurostar Plus added value offers
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that links the UK with the Continent, has launched Eurostar Plus, a collection of special offers and discounts for travellers journeying to the continent to help them get even more from their Eurostar ticket.
Eurostar Tri-city-athlon the countdown has begun
Just one week to the starting pistol on Eurostar’s unique triathlon event
Europe poised for strike gridlock
France and Britain are preparing for a week of strike disruption as public sector workers in both countries stage separate walk-outs. French airspace will close should air traffic controllers decide to strike. Two key meetings are also being held today which could decide if British Airways and Virgin Atlantic will face strike action this autumn.
Eurostar boosted by ash cloud
Eurostar saw passenger numbers rise by 6 percent and revenues increase 18 percent during the first half of 2010. The rail operator cited the impact of the ash cloud for the growth as part of a wider switch from flying short-haul to high-speed train.
Eurostar reports increase in H1 sales and passenger numbers
Eurostar, the high speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, saw passenger numbers rise by 6% to 4.6 million and revenues increase by 18% to £404 million during the first half of 2010.