Tag Archives: High-speed rail
Eurostar welcomes large reduction in VAT on meals in France
– VAT rate down from 19.6% to just 5.5% when eating out Eurostar, the high-speed rail service providing carbon neutral journeys between UK and continental Europe, has welcomed the large cut in VAT on meals in restaurants and cafes in … Continue reading
Eurostar sees big increase in Travellers from Germany and Netherlands, to the UK
38% increase in travellers from Germany to the UK Traveller numbers up 34% between Dutch cities and London Eurostar, the provider of high-speed, carbon neutral rail journeys between the UK and the Continent, is seeing large increases in travellers from … Continue reading
Posted in Eurostar, Rail News, Train Companies
Tagged Eurostar, High-speed rail, Netherlands, Rail, Transport, UK
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Trains from Birmingham to London in 40minutes!
High Speed Rail is Pushed by Lord Adonis Lord Adonis, the rail minister, will pave the way for Britain to run some of the fastest trains in the world, when he addresses an audience in Birmingham. He is expected to … Continue reading
Italian Twist For Eurostar
Eurostar, the high speed train from London to Paris, is giving its fleet of 28 trains an italian twist when it refurbishes the interiors of the carriages. Italian design consultancy Pininfarina has been appointed by Eurostar to come up with … Continue reading
Posted in London to France, Rail News
Tagged Continental Europe, Eurostar, eurostar new interior, High-speed rail, Pininfarina
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Eurostar achieves 95% punctuality
Eurostar achieves 95% punctuality since full timetable and faster journeys restored through Channel Tunnel Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service that links the UK and mainland Europe, has achieved almost 95% punctuality in the first full two weeks since the restoration … Continue reading
Posted in London to France, Rail News
Tagged Brussels, Channel Tunnel, Continental Europe, Eurostar, High-speed rail, Train
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