Eurostar cancellations add to disruption on storm-hit rail network Last-minute Eurotunnel strike by French unions in Calais halts services as Storm Pia causes travel problems across country The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
Christmas getaway journeys ruined as French strike stops cross-Channel trains Eurostar services cancelled until end of Thursday as Christmas getaway plunged into chaos for thousands Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023
Train travel resumes between France and UK after surprise strike ends A wildcat strike Thursday by staff at Eurotunnel, which links Britain and the European continent and paralyzed dozens of Eurostar trains, ended some six hours after it began, Eurotunnel announced. It promised a gradual return to service. France 24 · Dec 21, 2023
All Eurotunnel services suspended after shock strikes by French staff Numerous trains were sent back to their departure point after the tunnel was unexpectedly closed The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
Channel Tunnel Strike Blocks Train Travel A wildcat strike by workers operating the Channel tunnel has blocked train travel between France and Britain since midday Thursday, train operator Eurostar said. International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023
‘Had to use bins as toilets’: passengers tell of rail journeys from hell After travellers were stranded on cold, dark trains in London this month, we hear more tales of woe The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
Best travel deals for January 2024: Reach the sun for less with offers on flights, holidays and packages Whether you’re planning to escape winter’s chill or looking ahead to summer, bag a bargain this January with some of these incredible deals The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023
Trains will run from London to Cologne, Frankfurt and Geneva by 2030, vows Eurotunnel ‘Space will be found at St Pancras for new entrants,’ says Channel Tunnel chief The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
Eurotunnel owner predicts new direct high-speed rail routes from London Getlink says competing services to Germany and Switzerland could be using Channel tunnel within five years The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023
7 of the best Interrail routes for an unforgettable European train holiday Enchanting cities, captivating coastline and beautiful countryside – see it all on one trip with Europe’s most convenient travel ticket The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
700 People Trapped In Eurostar Train For 7 Hours With No Power, Working Toilets: 'This Is Inhumane' The incident occurred just 40 minutes after the train left London. International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2023
Hundreds of Eurostar passengers stranded on broken down train with no working toilets for eight hours The Amsterdam-bound service departed London St Pancras as scheduled at 8.16am but broke down around half an hour later. Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023
Eurostar passengers stranded for seven hours with no power or working toilets Hundreds of London-Amsterdam travellers are in their eighth hour of being stranded, with night falling The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
Eurostar services from Amsterdam to London to be suspended for six months Blow to passengers as direct trains from Netherlands cancelled from June 2024 to early 2025 The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023 Six-month suspension for Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to London A refurbishment of Amsterdam Centraal station will have a major impact on Eurostar.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023 Amsterdam to London by train? Next year, you’ll face a six-month wait The Man Who Pays His Way: The train not departing from the Dutch capital is a casualty of Brexit, say some
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023 Amsterdam to London by train? Next year, you’ll face a six-month wait The Man Who Pays His Way: The train not departing from the Dutch capital is a casualty of Brexit, say some
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023 Eurostar Amsterdam to London trains cancelled for six months Trains will still run to and from Amsterdam – but will have no passengers on board
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023 Eurostar Amsterdam to London trains cancelled for passengers for six months - but will still run empty The changes are being made while Amsterdam's Centraal station is under renovation
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023 Eurostar Amsterdam to London trains cancelled for six months Trains will still run to and from Amsterdam – but will have no passengers on board
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023 Trainline Black Friday sale: Will company offer deals on Railcards? Everything you need to know about the rail company’s discounts and deals
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023 10 ways to travel sustainably on a budget Being more eco-conscious doesn’t have to mean missing out on cheaper holidays. Phoebe Smith has the lowdown on low-cost green adventures
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023 No need to fly: the best flight-free adventure holidays in Europe Check out our pick of no-fly, guilt-free, climate-friendly adventure holidays
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Tunnel boss says cross-Channel competition for Eurostar would be ‘great news’ ‘Great news for customers, for the environment and for our group,’ says Getlink CEO
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023 How to ski greener – switch from plane to train We look at ways to reduce your winter holiday carbon footprint, and pick great train-accessible resorts that are doing their bit for the environment