Double-decker trains set to connect London to Brussels and Paris
The French train manufacturer Alstom has received an order for its popular twin-deck trains from Eurostar, who hope to begin using them in a few years’ time according the The Metro. This would double the number of passengers per train… Read More >
Direct UK-Switzerland trains planned
The UK and Swiss governments have signed a memorandum of understanding encouraging operators to plan direct train links from London to Zurich, Geneva and Basel. The stations would have to be fitted out with passport control facilities, and the Swiss… Read More >
Gemini Trains gives exclusive interview
The chief excecutive of Gemini Trains, the new entrant to the cross-channel market, has given an exclusive interview to the Green Signals channel. Adrian Quine speaks frankly and at length to interviewer Richard Bowker in the video below. We learn… Read More >
Five years is too long: video
A second video by Square Space Media, below, marks five years since Eurostar stopped serving Kent. There are links to the other videos on our Video Series page. Locals, business leaders and tourism experts explain why five years without the… Read More >
Trenitalia eyes Channel Tunnel route
Another week, another competitor announcement for Eurostar. This time, the Italian state railway Trenitalia has vowed to start running trains between London and Paris by 2029, by teaming up with Evolyn who had already stated their intention to ply the… Read More >
Enroute-BBET joint webinar announced
Save the date! Our next webinar is on 4th June at 5.30 BST, we hope you can join us. It’s free! The event is hosted by CILT(UK), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and will feature the latest updates… Read More >
Virgin gets green light to use Temple Mills depot
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR)’s report into the Temple Mills maintenance depot, currently used only by Eurostar, has concluded that there is enough space for other operators to use it as well. The ruling is a victory for… Read More >
Gemini to compete with Eurostar and stop in Kent
A new competitor to Eurostar has been announced: Gemini Trains. Despite its airline looks, Gemini’s website is promising to “Change the face of European travel” by offering an alternative rail service between the UK and Belgium and France, with additional… Read More >
Campaign video calling for Government action
This is the first of a series of videos about the campaign to bring back international rail services to Kent’s two international rail stations, Ashford and Ebbsfleet. There are links to the other videos on our Video Series page. This… Read More >
HS1 changes its name to London St Pancras Highspeed
HS1 has changed name, and is now known as London St Pancras Highspeed. They say it’s not just a rebranding exercise but a reflection of their intention to ‘play a more active, consumer-facing role in helping to drive the growth… Read More >