The sooner the better for a Eurostar competitor – but it won’t be smooth sailing Rail An end to Eurostar's monopoly on the Channel Tunnel can only be a good thing for passengers, Guy Taylor argues
Eurostar won’t have a rival for at least four years – and Brexit is to blame Rail Eurostar will keep its monopoly on the Channel Tunnel for at least the next four years due to Brexit-related red tape.
Sadiq Khan warns post-Brexit border checks will cause Eurostar chaos UK Politics Sadiq Khan has urged ministers to prevent “chaos” for Eurostar passengers when the EU launches biometric border checks later this year.
Eurostar says some direct London-Amsterdam services will run after route closure concerns January 24, 2024 Eurostar has said it will offer some routes between Amsterdam and London this summer after finding a solution to the closure of the Dutch capital's main station.
Warnings of further delays as Eurostar services restart December 31, 2023 Eurostar speed restrictions and uncertainty surrounding the second tunnel means further disruption is possible, the operator has warned.
UK in grip of travel misery: motorways closes, rail delayed, Port of Dover with 90 minute wait and Eurostar backlogged December 22, 2023 The Port of Dover in Kent said it is taking about 90 minutes to process cars with pre-booked tickets.
Delays at Dover and Eurostar trains cancelled as French workers strike again January 31, 2023 Ferry operators today warned customers to expect delays on services between Dover and Calais as France is hit by nationwide strikes for the second time in less than two weeks. Hundreds of thousands of workers – including train drivers, teachers and port workers – have laid down tools against the French government’s decision to raise [...]
Eurostar announces new name and brand identity – as Eurostar January 24, 2023 Eurostar has unveiled its new brand identity complete with a logo, symbol and name: Eurostar. The high-speed rail line’s regeneration includes bringing in French-Belgian high-speed train operator Thalys and Eurostar under one company name, the Eurostar Group. Announcing the move on Tuesday, all of its 51 trains will carry a new star symbol by the [...]
Eurostar forced to leave hundreds of seats empty on London routes to avoid Brexit-induced long queues January 24, 2023 Eurostar is being forced to leave hundreds of seats empty on trains to and from London to avoid long queues at stations, the cross-Channel train operator said. Chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave said a reduction in the number of border officials is driving an almost 30% increase in the time it takes to process passengers departing [...]
Ferries to Calais and Eurostar trains between London and Paris cancelled as anti-Macron strike hits travel TODAY January 19, 2023 Ferries to Calais were suspended and Eurostar services cancelled today as workers take part in a nationwide anti-Macron strike. Hundreds of thousands of train drivers, teachers, port and refinery workers have laid down tools following the French President’s plans to raise the age of retirement by two years to 64. UK and Irish operators such [...]