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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Jose Rafael Cesar Concio Atencio

Eurostar Unveils £1.7bn High-Speed Rail Services Connecting London Directly to Frankfurt and Geneva

Eurostar Unveils Historic £1.7bn Rail Revolution Connecting London Directly to Frankfurt and Geneva (Credit: Railway Gazette)

Eurostar has announced its most ambitious expansion in its history, unveiling plans for direct high-speed rail services from London to Germany and Switzerland for the first time. This is backed by a transformative £1.7 billion investment that promises to revolutionise sustainable travel across Europe and cement Britain's position as the continent's rail hub.

The groundbreaking announcement comes as the Channel Tunnel operator revealed record-breaking passenger figures of 19.5 million travellers in 2024. This 5% year-on-year surge underscores the explosive demand for eco-conscious international travel following years of aviation disruption and mounting environmental concerns.

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