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Eurostar boosted by ash cloud

Eurostar boosted by ash cloud

22 July 2010 Rail & Coach News

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.

Fire alert forces Eurostar cancellations

Fire alert forces Eurostar cancellations

9 July 2010 Rail & Coach News

Eurostar services between London and Paris are returning to normal this morning following a safety alert. Network Rail took the decision to close a section of track in London last night after smoke was spotted in a tunnel, resulting in the cancellation of late night services.

High Speed One goes under the hammer

High Speed One goes under the hammer

21 June 2010 Rail & Coach News

The UK’s High Speed One rail link has been put up for sale as part of the government programme to cut £1 trillion deficit. The auction is expected to fetch at least £1.5 billion, with France’s Groupe Eurotunnel and Australia’s Macquarie favourites.

Eurostar appoints Jarvis Cocker as cultural ambassador

Eurostar appoints Jarvis Cocker as cultural ambassador

30 April 2010 Press Release Rail & Coach News

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service which links the UK with the continent, today (30 April) announced the appointment of musician and arts aficionado Jarvis Cocker as its Cultural Ambassador for Culture Connect a unique partnership of 15 major museums and galleries in London, Paris and Brussels.

Eurostar gets back on track

Eurostar gets back on track

13 April 2010 Rail & Coach News

Eurostar has bounced back from its pre-Christmas snow breakdown chaos by posting a 5.9 percent increase in sales in the first quarter of 2010. The growth was spurred by a resurgent leisure market, whilst business remains sluggish due to the downturn.