Eurostar challenges Virgin’s access to HS1 amid growing cross-Channel competition
Eurostar has formally challenged the process used to grant Virgin Trains access to High Speed 1, the railway between London St Pancras and the...
Eurostar to launch direct London–Antwerp services from December 2026
Eurostar will introduce direct services from London St Pancras International to Antwerp-Central from 14 December 2026, eliminating the need for passengers travelling from the...
Eurostar, SBB and SNCF explore direct London–Switzerland rail link
Eurostar, SBB-CFF-FFS and SNCF Voyageurs have signed a memorandum of understanding to study the launch of direct rail services between London and Switzerland. The...
Channel tunnel: Service resumes, but significant disruptions persist before New Year’s Eve
Rail traffic through the Channel Tunnel resumed in both directions on Wednesday morning after a power outage was resolved, operator Getlink announced. However, just...
Hours-long delays reported at Eurostar terminals
Passengers travelling with Eurostar are experiencing major disruptions, with long delays and cancellations reported at several terminals. The problems are affecting services through the...
Eurostar unveils “Eurostar Celestia” – First double-decker trains through the Channel tunnel
Eurostar has announced a €2 billion investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains, named Eurostar Celestia, marking a major milestone in the company’s...
Eurostar hit by major delays and cancellations due to power Issue in Northern France
Eurostar passengers faced widespread delays and cancellations on Monday after a power supply failure shut down part of the high-speed line between Moussy and...
Eurostar adds fifth daily London–Amsterdam train as demand soars
Starting 15 December 2025, Eurostar will operate five direct trains per day in each direction between London and Amsterdam, boosting capacity and flexibility for...
Eurostar passengers stranded nine hours in France resume journey after power failure
Over 800 passengers on a Brussels–London Eurostar train were stranded for more than nine hours on June 25, 2025, near Rodelinghem (Pas-de-Calais) due to...
Eurostar chaos after cable theft and track fatalities leave thousands stranded
Thousands of Eurostar passengers are facing severe delays and cancellations following the theft of 600 metres of copper cable near Lille, France, just a...
Eurostar announces new direct routes to Frankfurt and Geneva with €2 billion train investment
Eurostar has unveiled plans to launch direct services from London to Frankfurt and Geneva, and from Amsterdam/Brussels to Geneva, using a new fleet of...
Eurostar cancels popular Summer train to Southern France
Eurostar has discontinued its direct summer train from Amsterdam and Brussels to Marseille after more than 20 years, citing a strategic shift to focus...
Eurostar resumes direct Amsterdam-London services with upgraded terminal
Eurostar has restarted its direct service between Amsterdam and London, with three daily weekday and Sunday departures (two on Saturdays) from 10 February 2025....
Eurostar sets passenger record and charts bold sustainable growth for 2030
Eurostar achieved record-breaking growth in 2024, transporting 19.5 million passengers—a 5% increase from 2023 and the highest in the company’s history. Key drivers included...
Eurostar’s Amsterdam-London direct service set to resume in early 2025 after terminal upgrades
Eurostar has announced the resumption of its direct Amsterdam-London train service in February 2025, following the completion of upgrades at Amsterdam Centraal’s international terminal.The...
Eurostar joins SkyTeam: Pioneering integrated Air-Rail Travel partnership
Eurostar and SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, have announced a groundbreaking partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on September 25, 2024. Eurostar...
High-speed train traffic in France slowly resumes after massive sabotage
High-speed train services in France are gradually resuming following a severe disruption caused by a large-scale sabotage operation. Deliberate actions, including arson near tracks...
Eurostar commits to 100% renewable energy for trains by 2030
Eurostar, the high-speed rail network connecting Europe, announces its sustainability strategy aimed at enabling 30 million passengers to travel sustainably while reducing carbon emissions...
Eurostar accelerates towards Paris 2024 Olympics with record ticket sales and 4 athlete partnerships (GB, BE, DE, NL)
Eurostar, Europe's high-speed rail service, is gearing up for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympics with over 415,000 tickets already sold for travel...
Eurostar records exceptional growth in 2023, aims for 30 million passengers by 2030
Eurostar achieved remarkable growth in 2023, transporting 18.6 million passengers, a 22% increase from 2022, and aligning with pre-Covid levels. The strong demand on...