Rail regulator orders HS1 to slash spending on Eurostar route January 6, 2025 The Office of Rail and Road has ordered HS1 to lower its spending from April 2025, after finding it did not meet its duties for efficient spending. The 109km high-speed rail line was ordered to bring charges down by 3.8 per cent compared to its latest plans, saving passengers and freight trains as much as [...]
British rail firms have the most expensive tickets in Europe December 9, 2024 British train companies are the priciest in Europe, new analysis has revealed. A study from campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) listed Great Western Railway (GWR) Eurostar and Avanti West Coast as the top three most expensive European train firms by ticket price. GWR fares are around two and a half times greater than the [...]
Eurostar’s £39 fare promotion blasted for being misleading – again November 6, 2024 Eurostar has been scolded by the advertising regulator for the second time this year, over how it presented Instagram and Facebook ads for £39 fares.
Eurostar disruption resolved as France’s SNCF fixes sabotaged train line July 28, 2024 Saboteurs launched a co-ordinated attacks across the high speed rail network, causing chaos for those heading to the Olympic Games on Friday.
Millions embark on getaways during busiest travel weekend of year July 27, 2024 The Port of Dover said it was also expecting its busiest weekend, with 11,000 tourist cars over the course of Saturday.
Eurostar disruption continues amid rail vandalism ahead of Olympics July 27, 2024 The majority of Team GB athletes were arriving at the Games via Eurostar.
Eurostar strike threat during Olympics averted July 8, 2024 The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said Eurostar had agreed to "significantly improve" payments for staff working over the Olympics.
The sooner the better for a Eurostar competitor – but it won’t be smooth sailing June 4, 2024 An end to Eurostar's monopoly on the Channel Tunnel can only be a good thing for passengers, Guy Taylor argues
Eurostar won’t have a rival for at least four years – and Brexit is to blame June 2, 2024 Eurostar will keep its monopoly on the Channel Tunnel for at least the next four years due to Brexit-related red tape.
Eurostar leaves Brexit woes behind with plans for 50 new trains May 16, 2024 Eurostar has will invest in up to 50 new trains as it ramps up capacity on the Channel Tunnel ahead of a possible new competitor.