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Campaign for the return of international trains to Kent stations

General News

On this page you will find general reports and articles about cross-channel trains.

Eurostar no longer running below capacity

Published: 13 October, 2023 | Tags:

In the two years that followed the end of the pandemic, Eurostar capped its trains at 80% capacity. This was because time it took to get all passengers through passport control and security at St Pancras made for unmanageably long… Read More >

Kent stations to re-open “when we can afford it”

Published: 13 October, 2023 | Tags: ,

An article by Simon Calder in the Independent reports on a speech by Eurostar’s chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave insisting that the two disused stations on the route to the continent, Ebbsfleet and Ashford, would only re-open when the company can… Read More >

Evolyn to compete with Eurostar

Published: 13 October, 2023 | Tags:

The Evening Standard brings us hope with a story about competition for Eurostar. Spanish-owned Evolyn has agreed to buy 12 Alstrom trains to put through the Channel Tunnel, for a new service to start in 2025. But the article’s author,… Read More >

Is Eurostar in recovery?

Published: 23 August, 2023 | Tags: ,

The optimistic question belies the difficulties facing Eurostar, well described in this article published by Westobserver (source Financial Times) on July 5th 2023. The recent merger with Thalys has injected optimism into the management of both services, prompting a small… Read More >

Eurostar 2022 Turnover

Published: 22 August, 2023 | Tags:

Eurostar passenger traffic bounced back after the restrictions of the pandemic, with the new route to Amsterdam proving especially popular. There was especially strong demand from leisure travellers. Bookings rose to 80% of pre-pandemic levels. This article, written by Robert… Read More >

Adieu Mickey Mouse

Published: 22 August, 2023 | Tags: ,

An account of the past history of Eurostar, as well as an overview of the financial decisions made and in prospect, this article is a lament for the lost Disneyland Paris route and the delays in Amsterdam. The article has… Read More >

Eurostar to Face Competition

Published: 21 August, 2023 | Tags:

The UK’s rail minister Huw Merriman has signalled his intention to bring in a competitor to Eurostar for rail services through the Channel Tunnel. In this article by Jon Stone published in The Independent June 2023, Mr Merriman is quoted… Read More >