Eurostar responds to recent ORR report
Eurostar has stated that it welcomes this independent study by the Office of Road and Rail. It confirms what Eurostar has said all along...
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Gemini Trains responds to ORR report released today
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says Eurostar’s London depot would be able if required to accommodate additional trains, following its receipt of an independent report it commissioned to investigate the matter. The report, published today, assessed the capacity at the operator’s Temple Mills International facility.
New Channel Tunnel challenger announced
A new train operating company, named Gemini, is being established to offer competitive fares and high-quality, frequent train services between the UK and continental Europe. Chaired by industry veteran Lord Tony Berkeley, Gemini services will run initially between London and Paris/Brussels – with further exciting destinations currently being developed.
Eurostar Resumes Direct Amsterdam-London Services
Eurostar has announced the resumption of its direct service between Amsterdam and London, offering travellers a seamless and sustainable journey from the heart of Amsterdam to the heart of London.
Eurostar Reports Record Growth in 2024 with Ambitious Future Plans for Sustainable Travel
Eurostar has achieved significant growth in 2024, reporting a +5% increase in passenger numbers compared to 2023. A total of 19.5 million customers travelled with Eurostar, marking the highest annual number of passengers in the company’s history—850,000 more than in 2023, Eurostar’s most successful year yet.
Eurostar and SkyTeam sign agreement for integrated air and rail travel
Eurostar and SkyTeam have signed a ground-breaking agreement to offer seamless air and rail travel options across Europe, enhancing sustainability and convenience for passengers through a single booking platform.
Eurostar partners with Wiremind to implement AI-driven revenue management solution
Eurostar has partnered with Wiremind to implement the advanced CAYZN Revenue Management Solution, enhancing its pricing and route optimisation with plans to go live in Q1 2025.
Eurostar marks five years of eco-friendly London-Netherlands rail travel
Over 1.6 million passengers have travelled with Eurostar between London and the Netherlands since April 2018; the equivalent of over 10,000 plane loads.
Eurostar Group reveals new brand to reaffirm ambition to double passengers by 2030
Eurostar Group has unveiled new branding which will support them in their ambition to carry 30 million passengers by 2030.
Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 28 Nov - 02 Dec 2022.
Eurostar and SNCF trains to be equipped with digital cab signalling
Eurostar and SNCF trains will be upgraded with Hitachi Rail digital cab signalling technology to enable passengers to more easily travel by train across European borders.
UK rail industry responds to passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Since the announcement of Queen Elizabeth II’s death on 8 September 2022, the UK rail industry has taken to social media to extend its condolences for the Royal Family.
Eurostar reports positive outlook for business travel in H1
Eurostar have reported the recovery of business travel in H1 as almost 80 per cent business travellers expect to travel more or the same than in 2019.
CER remain committed to aid efforts in Ukraine
CER have continued to work closely with its members to meet transport needs in Ukraine since the outbreak of the war.
Survey reveals popularity of train vs plane for business travel
Polling commissioned by HS1 Ltd has revealed that people are likely to travel to Europe by train over plane for business, showing that demand for environmentally-friendly travel is on the rise.
