Tag: The English Channel
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Inside Eurostar’s struggle with Brexit, strikes and competitors
[ad_1] Eurostar has been battling a series of challenges as Brexit, Covid, strikes and competitors threaten to derail operations. ADVERTISEMENT This year marks the 30th anniversary of Eurostar carrying passengers from London to Paris. The first fare-paying passengers used the service to travel through the Channel Tunnel in November 1994. As UK newspaper the Guardian…
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Eurostar strike: London trains cancelled due to last-minute walkout
[ad_1] Unexpected industrial action by Eurotunnel staff has led to Eurostar trains being cancelled this afternoon. ADVERTISEMENT A last minute Eurostar strike has ruined Christmas travel plans for Brits with tickets booked this afternoon. All trains to London have been cancelled and passengers have been advised not to travel. The surprise walkout began earlier today,…
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Eurostar could face fresh competition on its UK-France train route
[ad_1] Virgin’s Richard Branson will reportedly be the next to challenge Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly on cross-Channel trains. ADVERTISEMENT Eurostar could face fresh rivalry on its cross-Channel train route. Just last month, new rail operator Evolyn announced plans to purchase a fleet of trains to serve the London to Paris line. Now Sir Richard Branson, the…