Eurostar in the news

Eurostar has partnered with European Sleeper and Choo-Choo to offer a new booking tool that allows passengers to combine Eurostar tickets from London to Brussels with onward night train services to various European cities.

European Sleeper has integrated Eurostar ticket booking for London routes, enabling seamless booking of cross-border sleeper train journeys through a single platform, with Brussels as the initial connecting hub.

Sadiq Khan's proposal to open Stratford International for European train services faces significant challenges related to funding, staffing, and operator interest, with Eurostar being uninterested and new entrants facing operational hurdles.

European Sleeper has integrated Eurostar tickets for London routes on its website, simplifying bookings for passengers traveling between London and mainland Europe via night trains, currently focusing on Brussels connections.

Eurostar passengers can now book integrated tickets for night train connections across Europe through a new booking tool, enhancing travel options from London to various European cities.

Eurostar passengers can now book combined journeys with European Sleeper night trains from Brussels to several European cities, facilitated by a new booking tool and a partnership with Choo-Choo.

This news brief covers Jon Bolger's move to Wise, Inntel's government framework appointment, Eurostar's new rewards partnership with Revolut, and AltoVita's appointment of Phil Leonard.

Revolut partners with Eurostar for point transfers, a Concorde DJ event returns, and LeShuttle offers 25% Avios back on vouchers.

Virgin is planning new international train services from London to continental Europe, exploring a second London stop at Stratford International, in competition with Eurostar.

SNCF and Eurostar are boosting train services for the Christmas holidays, including the return of the Eurostar Snow train to the French Alps.

The rail regulator has accepted Eurostar's appeal concerning a track access agreement between London St Pancras Highspeed and Virgin, initiating a formal investigation into the capacity allocation process.

Competition is set to emerge for Eurostar's cross-Channel rail services, with Virgin leading the charge, potentially impacting ticket prices and service variety despite infrastructure and border control challenges.

Eurostar experienced train cancellations and potential delays on September 20 due to operational restrictions and engineering work, affecting routes between London and continental Europe.

Eurostar faced significant disruptions on September 19, including five cancelled trains and widespread delays across its Paris, Brussels, and German routes due to operational restrictions, technical issues, and a trackside fire.

Eurostar simplifies its business travel offering with a new Corporate Programme, enhances distribution, and reports a 2% increase in business traffic, while also expanding routes and preparing for future competition.

Eurostar is launching double-decker Celestia trains featuring a two-story cocktail bar and increased capacity, with services starting in 2031, amidst new competition in cross-Channel travel.

Eurostar has simplified its business offerings, improved digital tools, and seen increased business travel, while also preparing for future competition and expansion.

Eurostar is launching new double-decker trains in 2031 featuring cocktail bars open to all passengers, increased capacity, and improved air-conditioning.

Eurostar is introducing two-storey cocktail bars on its new Celestia double-decker trains by 2031 to compete with new market entrants and enhance passenger experience.

SAP Concur's new travel platform integrates French and cross-border rail services through a single Trainline API, enhancing options for business travelers.