At Ashford International work begins to welcome e320 Eurostar trains
Work has begun to prepare Ashford International’s high-speed platforms for new international trains which will safeguard direct high-speed international services from Ashford…
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Mike Cooper appointed as Eurostar’s new Chief Executive Officer
Current CEO of Yodel the delivery service firm, Mike Cooper, is to be the new CEO of Eurostar, replacing Nicolas Petrovic who is leaving to become CEO of Siemens, France…
Eurostar celebrates 10 years at St Pancras International
Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Eurostar relocating to St Pancras International, with the improved station facilities and reduced journey times supporting passenger growth of 25 per cent from 8 to 10 million travellers a year1.
Challenging Q2 for Eurostar following Brexit & Brussels attacks
29 July 2016 | By Eurostar
Eurostar, the high-speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, has reported a challenging second quarter (Q2) of 2016, as business demand softened in the run-up to the EU referendum and leisure traffic continued to be impacted by the Brussels terrorist attacks...
Eurostar introduces SNAP digital hub for best value fares
26 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurostar has launched SNAP – a new digital hub offering best value tickets for passengers with travel time flexibility.
Challenging Q1 for Eurostar as travellers remain cautious following terrorist attacks
20 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurostar has experienced a challenging first quarter of 2016 following the recent terrorist attacks in Brussels.
Eurostar passenger numbers remain constant with introduction of e320 trains
15 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurostar has revealed passenger numbers remained stable for the high-speed UK to mainland Europe rail service during 2015, coinciding with the introduction of the new e320 trains.
Installation of a static train weighing system at Hitachi North Pole depot
14 January 2016 | By Weighwell Engineering Ltd
A static weighing system (PTW 500-VB2X) which can provide individual wheel weights across the total train has been installed at Hitachi Rail Europe’s new North Pole Depot...
Eurostar passenger numbers continue to grow over summer months
28 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurostar has reported a 2 percent year-on-year increase in passenger numbers in Q3 2015 with a record 1 million passengers carried during July 2015.
Eurostar reveals record-breaking passenger numbers in Q2
21 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurostar has revealed 2.8 million customers travelled on services between the UK and the continent in Q2 2015, the highest number recorded in one quarter.
European Commission approves SNCF acquisition of Eurostar
13 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Commission has today announced conditional approval for the SNCF acquisition of Eurostar.
Eurostar reports on Q1 2015 performance
16 April 2015 | By Nick Jackson
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, reported a resilient performance in the first quarter of 2015...
Eurostar reports continuing growth in passenger numbers and sales revenues in 2014
18 February 2015 | By Eurostar
Eurostar, the high-speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, has reported continuing growth in passenger numbers and sales revenues in 2014, as the business celebrated its 20th anniversary and unveiled its new e320 trains...
Eurostar unveils new sleek e320 train
13 November 2014 | By Global Railway Review
Eurostar has unveiled its new state-of-the-art e320 train built by Siemens at London St Pancras International Station. Global Railway Review's Editor - Craig Waters - was there and one of the first people on-board...
Eurostar reports continuing growth in the first half of 2014
17 July 2014 | By Eurostar
Eurostar reported continued growth in both passenger volumes and sales revenues in the first half of 2014...