London-Paris rail rival to Eurostar ‘may well happen’ this time, says expert Exclusive: Competition for Eurostar between London and Paris has ‘serious financial backing’ The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
Woman dons full hazmat suit on Eurostar to avoid bedbugs ‘Where do you buy it please?’, asks one viewer The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
‘It’s like Covid with legs’ — how the Paris bedbug outbreak sparked a London frenzy Londoners say they’re avoiding the Tube and considering working from home as pest control specialists warn the bugs are perfectly capable of surviving the two hour Eurostar from Paris to King’s Cross. Katie Strick reports Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023
Eurostar plus Thalys equals Eurostar – but what does it mean for passengers? Train Talk: Channel Tunnel rail firm promises easier links with Germany and beyond The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Eurostar boss says Kent stations will reopen ‘only when we can afford it’ Ebbsfleet and Ashford International were closed at the start of the pandemic, with no date envisaged for services to resume The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Eurostar running nearly full trains to Paris for first time since pandemic Eurostar has been able to run virtually full trains from London to the Continent for the first time since the pandemic after overcoming border control issues and staff shortages, it can be revealed. Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023
Is London prepared for the bedbug invasion that has swarmed Paris? Londoners have begged Suella Braverman to close the borders before the French bedbugs can arrive The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
‘Bedbugs don’t discriminate’: Paris ‘scourge’ sparks fears of international infestation After French capital hosted fashion week and Rugby World Cup there are concerns the problem will spread The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
Digested week: why does my diary think I need life goals? Aspirational stationery, sober weddings and French bedbugs – what next, unsolicited poetry? The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
Eurostar to increase preventative measure on trains amid France’s bed bug invasion Eurostar says it will disinfect any train ‘as soon as there is any doubt’ over bedbug fears Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023
Is London prepared for the bedbug invasion that has swarmed Paris? Londoners have begged Suella Braverman to close the borders before the French bedbugs can arrive The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Transport for London gives latest on feared bedbug invasion from Paris Paris may have fallen but London is bracing itself against the insect invasion The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
France calls in sniffer dogs to hunt for bedbugs on trains Public transport chiefs will boost health procedures, says minister The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Slow the trains and slow the build to save billions on HS2, advises former Eurostar director ‘High-speed lines have a habit of creating political potholes for ministers,’ says Paul Charles The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 Transport for London gives latest on feared bedbug invasion from Paris Paris may have fallen but London is bracing itself against the insect invasion
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 Eurostar orders deep clean to stop bedbugs from Paris crossing Channel to London Eurostar ramping up ‘preventative treatments’ to keep the critters on the other side of the Channel
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 Is London prepared for the bedbug invasion that has swarmed Paris? Londoners have begged Suella Braverman to close the borders before the French bedbugs can arrive
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Eurostar orders deep clean to stop bedbugs from Paris crossing Channel to London Eurostar ramping up ‘preventative treatments’ to keep the critters on the other side of the Channel
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023 The 10 best European city breaks – and where to stay this winter Fly out this festive season to some of the Travel Desk’s favourite European city breaks that shine the brightest during winter
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Why is it so difficult to change trains in Paris to reach the south of France? Train Talk: Make a connection, or make the best of a connection, in the French capital?
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023 The great trans-Parisian challenge: how long does it take to change stations? The Man Who Pays His Way: Dedicated rail passengers need good luck and determination to make their connections
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 Who will get over the line? Bumper weekend for pubs as rugby fans hope England can beat the odds The opening match of the tournament sees the hosts clash against favourites New Zealand
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Thousands of rugby fans travelling by Eurostar to France for World Cup The cross-Channel train operator has added about 50 additional services during the tournament.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023 Four long-distance, good-value rail trips from the UK to Europe Our rail travel expert picks the best routes for exploring mainland Europe by train and ferry
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023 ‘We’re £1,000 out of pocket’: travellers affected by UK air traffic chaos As fallout from the tech meltdown continues, we hear from some of those who have been left stranded