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Rail startup plans to launch London to Cologne trains by 2030

The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time.

16/07/2026

Travel News

Eurostar upgrades ‘Celestia’ train order to withstand 55C heat

As extreme temperatures become increasingly common across Europe, Eurostar is future-proofing its next generation of trains with air conditioning designed to keep passengers moving in temperatures of up to 55C.

13/07/2026

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Eurostar cancels some trains between Paris and London amid heatwave

Two Eurostar services a day between the French and UK capitals have been scrapped due to 'adverse weather'.

23/06/2026

Travel News

Eurostar launches flash sale with tickets starting from €25

Outside of sale periods, you can get discounted train tickets through Eurostar Snap – as long as you don’t need to travel at a specific time.

09/04/2026

The Big Question

The Big Question: Can Eurostar survive competition on the line?

‘If we want to have more passengers, we need to have more trains’, Eurostar’s Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer discusses their plans for growth.

09/02/2026

United Kingdom

Channel Tunnel power malfunction resolved but train delays continue

The tunnel operator, Eurotunnel, said the 50-kilometre undersea link was back to “full capacity" after a power fault inside it was fixed overnight on Tuesday.

31/12/2025

Travel News

All the train companies set to rival Eurostar on Channel Tunnel routes

The Channel Tunnel operating company says the line has capacity for more services.

31/12/2025

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Your rights explained as Eurostar warns of 'major disruption'

Travellers are being urged to check whether they’re entitled to a refund and compensation as Eurostar suspends its services ‘until further notice’.

30/12/2025

Travel News

Channel Tunnel partially reopens but Eurostar advises delayed travel

The suspension in services impacted thousands of travellers on both sides of the Channel who were aiming to reach end-of-the-year holiday destinations as 2025 draws to a close.

30/12/2025

Travel News

Eurostar takes ‘next step’ to launch direct trains from Germany to UK

Direct train services linking Germany and the UK were unveiled earlier this year, but what progress has been made since?

05/12/2025

Travel News

Flights cancelled and trains cut as Belgium hit by nationwide strikes

Previous strikes in October resulted in severe delays and cancellations which affected tens of thousands of travellers across the country.

24/11/2025

Travel News

Eurostar unveils double-decker trains: Here’s all you need to know

The huge investment comes after several companies risk dismantling Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel.

22/10/2025

Travel News

Will Eurostar passengers need medical insurance once EES launches?

Some confusion has arisen around the questions travellers will be asked during border checks.

26/09/2025

Travel News

London tube strikes: How to reach main airports and train stations

Transport for London’s website and app have crashed as travellers and commuters look for alternative routes.

09/09/2025

France

Eurostar should be running normally from Tuesday morning, SNCF says

The widespread disruption on one of Europe's busiest international railway routes on Monday happened during the peak summer travel season.

04/08/2025

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Direct trains between London and Berlin could run within a decade

A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel.

18/07/2025