Thematic analysis of petition comments
Bring Back Euro Trains is pleased to present our new publication, the “Comments Insights Report, A Thematic Analysis of the Public Arguments for Kent International Rail Services.” This crucial document is a comprehensive analysis of nearly 3,000 public comments submitted… Read More >
FS / Trenitalia woo Ashford
BBET welcomes a new pledge by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) / Trenitalia to reopen Ashford International station to international high-speed rail services. They made the announcement in the Sunday Times two days ago (Sunday 12th October). It has been… Read More >
Grow in Kent event
Thanks to our growing petition, BBET was invited to join a major in-person event, organised by Kent County Council (KCC) on 26th September, to demand the return of international trains to Ashford and Ebbsfleet stations. KCC trailed the event heavily… Read More >
Grow In Kent dance video
This was a stand-out moment at the start of the Grow In Kent event organised by Kent County Council (KCC) on 26th September. We were treated to a dance performed by students of Miskin Theatre (part of North Kent College… Read More >
Petition surges past 70,000 ahead of Grow In Kent event
In the run-up the the Grow In Kent event organised by Kent County Council (KCC), our petition has attracted a big surge in new signatures. Copies of our most recent geographical analysis or signatories will be circulated to the event’s… Read More >
BBET to present petiton to Government
We have been invited to present our e-petition at an event organised by Kent County Council (KCC) to be attended by Rail Minister Lord Hendy. The event will take place on Friday 26th September starting at Ashford International Station and… Read More >
Eurostar and the competitor landscape
Bring Back Euro Trains has published a briefing paper to help navigate the complexities of Eurostar’s competitor hopefuls. Four companies have put forward serious proposals to create a rival service to Eurostar. Their submissions are currently being reviewed by the… Read More >
Petition passes 65k mark
Our petition continues to attract supporters and signatories who now number just over 65,000. What is BBET doing in the mean time? We are continuing to impress on Eurostar the consequences of their withdrawal from Kent. We have contacted them… Read More >
The impact not having international rail services in Kent has on local businesses – video
The latest video in the Bring Back International Rail Services to Kent series focuses on loss, to business but but also to culture, quality of life and inter-personal relations. The other videos can be found on our Video Series page…. Read More >
Bring Back Eurostar – Opportunities for Business video
The next installment of Square Stone Media’s contribution to the international train debate is a call to action aimed at local businesses. The other videos can be found on our Video Series page. Vineyards and hotels describe the loss of… Read More >