News & Press Releases relating to Eurostar

DB plans test run in Channel Tunnel

Deutsche Bahn (DB), the German rail network operator, is planning a test run through the Channel Tunnel in October.

Eurostar enjoys passenger numbers boost

Proof that the business travel sector is enjoying something of a modest recovery was produced this morning as Eurostar reported a 6% year-on-year rise in passenger numbers for the first half of the year.

UK agency bans air travel

The UK Environment Agency has banned staff travelling by air for journeys in England and Wales.

Disruption hits Channel tunnel

Eurostar is experiencing disruption today (Saturday May 15), following "an incident involving a Eurotunnel shuttle service".

Eurostar to replace Leisure Select

Rail operator Eurostar is introducing a new class of service, Standard Premier, to replace its Leisure Select carriages.

Eurostar sees rise in bookings of 50,000

Cross-channel rail operator Eurostar saw 50,000 extra passengers between Thursday and Sunday, as people swap air for rail in a bid to get home.

Eurostar sees 10,000 additional bookings

Eurostar has seen a huge rise in demand for rail tickets to the continent, as travellers attempt alternatives to flying after the grounding of all UK flights .

Eurostar sales up despite delays and cancellations

Eurostar made £178m in revenue from sales in the first three months of 2010, up more than 5% on the same period in 2009.

Eurostar to Brussels resumes limited service

Eurostar has started a rail shuttle service between London and Brussels.

Eurostar passengers stranded in darkness

Eurostar's reputation has been dented again after a train broke down in Kent with more than 700 passengers onboard.

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