Eurostar is in ‘advanced discussions’ for a rescue package with the UK and French governments in an attempt to head off a potential collapse, it emerged today. The head of the French state rail company, the cross-Channel service’s largest shareholder, said it needed a cash injection within weeks. It was revealed in November that the company … Read more
A knifeman has been shot dead near the Eurostar hub in Paris today after he threatened a mountain bike policeman with a knife. The drama unfolded at around 11am on Sunday morning in the French capital as the policeman guarded three bikes. ‘The officer was standing by the mountain bikes while two of his colleagues … Read more
Government says it is up to France to save Eurostar as cross-Channel rail operator begs for taxpayer cash after losing 95 per cent of passengers due to Covid Grant Shapps says UK wants Eurostar ‘to survive’ but ‘it’s not our company’ Over half of the shares of the cross-channel rail service are owned by France … Read more
Eurostar bosses see horrifying 94% slump in passengers since Covid-19 pandemic as cross-Channel rail service faces desperate battle to survive Fall in passenger numbers sparks fresh call for joint UK-French support package Officials from both sides continued talks in a bid to strike a deal amid fears Eurostar is facing bankruptcy One rescue option would … Read more
Eurostar ‘could fold by April’: High speed cross-Channel train service could go bust within months without a rescue package, experts warn MPs and business leaders have warned Eurostar could go bust without help Passengers have fallen 95 per cent since March and two services now run daily Sir Roger Gale says French and UK ministers … Read more
The travel industry has today been plunged further into crisis as transport firms announced they have slashed capacity and routes due to a drop in demand. Budget airline easyJet axed bases in Stansted, Southend and Newcastle in a cost-cutting drive – as Ryanair grounded flight capacity by a fifth. Meanwhile Brittany Ferries, which run 12 ships … Read more
It’s fast, comfortable, and far more eco-friendly than flying or driving from the UK to the Alps. But it’s cancelled. To the massive disappointment of skiers, snowboarders and the ski industry, Eurostar will not be running its iconic ‘Ski Train’ this winter. But Britain’s winter sports enthusiasts aren’t taking the decision lying down and a … Read more
It’s fast, comfortable, and far more eco-friendly than flying or driving from the UK to the Alps. But it’s cancelled. To the massive disappointment of skiers, snowboarders and the ski industry, Eurostar will not be running its iconic ‘Ski Train’ this winter. But Britain’s winter sports enthusiasts aren’t taking the decision lying down and a … Read more