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Mayor calls on ministers to prevent post-Brexit border checks leading to Eurostar cap

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is urging the government to address potential issues with post-Brexit red tape and avoid chaos in the Eurostar service.

HS1 has raised concerns about inadequate planning for the new EU biometric Entry/Exit System checks at St Pancras station, which could lead to delays and service disruptions. [ more ]

Londonist

How (And Why) To Get Tickets To The London Railway Station You've Never Heard Of

Kudos to London International... [ more ]

Secret London

Eurostar Trains From London To Amsterdam Will Run This Summer After All

Eurostar trains from London to Amsterdam will continue to run during the renovation works at Amsterdam Centraal Station from June 2024.

The frequency of the trains will drop from four to three per day, and passengers traveling to London will need to change at Brussels station. [ more ]

www.france24.com

EU data protection

London mayor warns new EU border checks will cause Eurostar travel 'chaos'

London mayor warns of chaos for Eurostar passengers due to new border scheme

Automated EU Entry/Exit System will record non-EU national's details and biometric data [ more ]

BBC News

Eurostar: Calls to sort upcoming passport checks

London's mayor is calling for urgent resolution of passport check issues at Eurostar post-Brexit.

The new biometric border control system at St Pancras International is deemed inadequate and could cause long delays. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Eurostar warns of delays as London trains resume after flooding

Flooding caused the cancellation of all Saturday Eurostar trains, leading to potential delays on Sunday.

Engineers have brought water under control in two tunnels, but speed restrictions may cause delays and stations to be busy on Sunday. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Eurostar Channel services restarting on Sunday as flooding is cleared

Eurostar services through the Channel tunnel will resume on Sunday, but there may still be delays and busy stations.

Unprecedented flooding caused major disruptions to Eurostar and Southeastern railway services, affecting travel in London and mainland Europe. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

All Eurostar trains to and from London cancelled due to flooding

Eurostar trains were cancelled after flooding in a tunnel, leaving thousands of travellers frustrated and disappointed.

Stranded travellers had to cancel or delay holidays and miss new year plans, leading to extra expenses. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Eurostar cancels trains to and from London due to floods DW 12/30/2023

Eurostar cancelled 41 trains due to tunnel flooding in southern England, affecting thousands of passengers.

The flooding also caused disruptions to other national train services in the UK. [ more ]

www.thelocal.fr

BREAKING: Eurostar cancels services due to flooding in UK

Eurostar cancels trains due to infrastructure problem near London

Disruption expected until the end of the day [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

WATCH: Train tunnel under the Thames floods resulting in cancellation of services

Train services in London have been cancelled due to flooding in a tunnel under the Thames.

Both Eurostar and Southeastern Railway have been affected by the flooding. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Eurostar reverses wheelchair policy that left user stranded, after Observer campaign

Eurostar reversed a policy barring London staff from pushing passenger wheelchairs, after a wheelchair user was stranded and faced accessibility issues. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Olympics 2024: London-Paris Eurostar trains selling three times faster than usual

Eurostar expects record demand during Paris Olympics 2024. [ more ]

ianVisits

Flash sale on Eurostar with tickets for 35 each way

Flash sale for Eurostar tickets from £35 each way between London, Lille, Paris, Brussels.

Valid for travel between March 13th to May 23rd with limited blackout dates; tickets qualify for changes up to 7 days before travel. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Eurostar passenger numbers jump a record 22 per cent

Eurostar passenger numbers increased by 22% in 2023, reaching pre-pandemic levels.

Eurostar plans to reach 30 million passengers by 2030. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Eurostar resumes rail services after flood disruptions DW 12/30/2023

Eurostar suspended over 40 trains on Saturday due to tunnel flooding in southern England.

Eurostar trains will resume normal services on Sunday. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Eurostar to Suspend Amsterdam to London Service for 6 Months

Direct train service from Amsterdam to London on the Eurostar will be suspended for six months starting in June 2023 due to renovations at Amsterdam Centraal Station.

A larger terminal for Eurostar passengers will be built at Amsterdam Centraal Station and is expected to be ready by January 2025.

During the service disruption, passengers can still travel from Amsterdam to Britain by transferring in Brussels. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

EU data protection

Sadiq Khan says Government must prevent post-Brexit Eurostar 'chaos'

Sadiq Khan is concerned about the potential chaos for passengers using Eurostar due to new post-Brexit border checks at St Pancras station.

The new biometric border controls could create huge queues and lead to delays and potential capping of services and passenger numbers. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe politics

Eurostar may cap services due to post-Brexit passport checks, warns station owner

Eurostar could be forced to limit passenger numbers at St Pancras due to inadequate biometric border control plans.

The Entry/Exit System (EES) checks, which require personal information and biometric data, could lead to long delays and potential capping of services. [ more ]

Medium

2023 rebrands: The good, the bad and the ugly

The Good: Eurostar's rebranding was successful and captured the essence of Europe, travel, and style

The Bad: HBO's rebranding was seen as a negative move and lost the reputation and equity built over the years [ more ]

Exchangewire

Artificial intelligence

ASA Censures Eurostar for Misleading Ad; Record Year for UK Broadband; California Introduces New AI Regulations

Eurostar censured for misleading ad claiming seats from £39 each way

2023 saw record-breaking broadband use in the UK [ more ]

www.france24.com

Thousands stranded as Eurostar cancels more than a dozen trains due to flooded tunnels

14 Eurostar trains were cancelled due to flooding in tunnels in southern England, affecting thousands of passengers

Flooding caused the closure of both railway tunnels near Ebbsfleet International Station, resulting in no trains being able to run between London St Pancras International and Ebbsfleet International [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Six-month suspension for Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to London

Eurostar services from the Netherlands to London will be suspended for six months due to the renovation of Amsterdam Centraal station.

Passengers will need to take a train to Brussels and change onto a Eurostar service to travel from Amsterdam or Rotterdam to London.

Direct Eurostar trains from London to the Netherlands will continue to operate. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Eurostar Amsterdam to London trains cancelled for passengers for six months - but will still run empty

Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to London will not take passengers for six months while a new terminal is built at Centraal station in Amsterdam.

Passengers from Amsterdam and Rotterdam heading to London will need to change trains in Brussels instead during this time.

There will be no direct train to London from Amsterdam between June 2024 and January 2025. [ more ]

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