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Andreos1



14,155
07 Jul 2014, 12:11 pm #1
Just put the news on to see there are issues in the tunnel.

Overhead wire problems have rendered one of the tunnels out of action - with both northbound and southbound services alternating on the remaining track.

There seems to be huge delays.

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Andreos1
07 Jul 2014, 12:11 pm #1

Just put the news on to see there are issues in the tunnel.

Overhead wire problems have rendered one of the tunnels out of action - with both northbound and southbound services alternating on the remaining track.

There seems to be huge delays.


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Andreos1



14,155
13 Oct 2014, 8:03 am #2
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29588412

More asset stripping by the tories?
Privatisation of something that makes a fortune for the Government and in turn benefits the public, just seems crazy.
Apparently the Belgians and French think so too!

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Andreos1
13 Oct 2014, 8:03 am #2

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29588412

More asset stripping by the tories?
Privatisation of something that makes a fortune for the Government and in turn benefits the public, just seems crazy.
Apparently the Belgians and French think so too!


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Andreos1



14,155
06 Nov 2015, 8:55 am #3
'A fantastic deal for UK taxpayers' according to Gideon.

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015...CMP=twt_gu
Edited 06 Nov 2015, 8:55 am by Andreos1.
Andreos1
06 Nov 2015, 8:55 am #3

'A fantastic deal for UK taxpayers' according to Gideon.

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015...CMP=twt_gu

Andreos1



14,155
10 Aug 2016, 6:46 am #4
RMT members at Eurostar have been the latest to vote out.
6 day strike over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

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Andreos1
10 Aug 2016, 6:46 am #4

RMT members at Eurostar have been the latest to vote out.
6 day strike over the August Bank Holiday weekend.


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Andreos1



14,155
04 Nov 2016, 4:47 pm #5
http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/high-...a33177c518

New stock and new destination.

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Andreos1
04 Nov 2016, 4:47 pm #5

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/high-...a33177c518

New stock and new destination.


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Michael



19,141
02 Feb 2020, 12:39 pm #6
Anyone used Eurostar on here?

What's it like, is it worth it?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Feb 2020, 12:39 pm #6

Anyone used Eurostar on here?

What's it like, is it worth it?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Adrian



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02 Feb 2020, 1:00 pm #7
(02 Feb 2020, 12:39 pm)Michael Anyone used Eurostar on here?

What's it like, is it worth it?

I've never used it before, but wouldn't mind trying it.

Looking at prices though, I think it would be cheaper to fly in most cases. Even heading up to Edinburgh and flying to Paris works out cheaper.

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Adrian
02 Feb 2020, 1:00 pm #7

(02 Feb 2020, 12:39 pm)Michael Anyone used Eurostar on here?

What's it like, is it worth it?

I've never used it before, but wouldn't mind trying it.

Looking at prices though, I think it would be cheaper to fly in most cases. Even heading up to Edinburgh and flying to Paris works out cheaper.


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Michael



19,141
02 Feb 2020, 1:04 pm #8
(02 Feb 2020, 1:00 pm)Adrian I've never used it before, but wouldn't mind trying it.

Looking at prices though, I think it would be cheaper to fly in most cases. Even heading up to Edinburgh and flying to Paris works out cheaper.

Same here, the prices are high but could be worth it, by all the scenery you'll see compared to a flight?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Feb 2020, 1:04 pm #8

(02 Feb 2020, 1:00 pm)Adrian I've never used it before, but wouldn't mind trying it.

Looking at prices though, I think it would be cheaper to fly in most cases. Even heading up to Edinburgh and flying to Paris works out cheaper.

Same here, the prices are high but could be worth it, by all the scenery you'll see compared to a flight?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Andreos1



14,155
02 Feb 2020, 1:55 pm #9
(02 Feb 2020, 1:04 pm)Michael Same here, the prices are high but could be worth it, by all the scenery you'll see compared to a flight?

Done it with the car before. Was worth it and priced very attractively. 
The flexibility offered if delayed in traffic was appealing too. Particularly as we were delayed in Belgium.

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Andreos1
02 Feb 2020, 1:55 pm #9

(02 Feb 2020, 1:04 pm)Michael Same here, the prices are high but could be worth it, by all the scenery you'll see compared to a flight?

Done it with the car before. Was worth it and priced very attractively. 
The flexibility offered if delayed in traffic was appealing too. Particularly as we were delayed in Belgium.


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Michael



19,141
02 Feb 2020, 3:16 pm #10
(02 Feb 2020, 1:55 pm)Andreos1 Done it with the car before. Was worth it and priced very attractively. 
The flexibility offered if delayed in traffic was appealing too. Particularly as we were delayed in Belgium.

Ah that's good, just seems like a canny journey, the views look good.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Feb 2020, 3:16 pm #10

(02 Feb 2020, 1:55 pm)Andreos1 Done it with the car before. Was worth it and priced very attractively. 
The flexibility offered if delayed in traffic was appealing too. Particularly as we were delayed in Belgium.

Ah that's good, just seems like a canny journey, the views look good.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Andreos1



14,155
02 Feb 2020, 4:48 pm #11
(02 Feb 2020, 3:16 pm)Michael Ah that's good, just seems like a canny journey, the views look good.

There's no views for the 30mins you're in the tunnel mind!

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Andreos1
02 Feb 2020, 4:48 pm #11

(02 Feb 2020, 3:16 pm)Michael Ah that's good, just seems like a canny journey, the views look good.

There's no views for the 30mins you're in the tunnel mind!


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02 Feb 2020, 7:36 pm #12
(02 Feb 2020, 1:55 pm)Andreos1 Done it with the car before. Was worth it and priced very attractively. 
The flexibility offered if delayed in traffic was appealing too. Particularly as we were delayed in Belgium.
That would have been the Eurotunnel car shuttle, though, rather than Eurostar itself.
Ianthegoon
02 Feb 2020, 7:36 pm #12

(02 Feb 2020, 1:55 pm)Andreos1 Done it with the car before. Was worth it and priced very attractively. 
The flexibility offered if delayed in traffic was appealing too. Particularly as we were delayed in Belgium.
That would have been the Eurotunnel car shuttle, though, rather than Eurostar itself.

LVK 404L



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03 Feb 2020, 9:01 am #13
I've used it for 3 journeys now... A return to Disney land Paris and a single from Paris to London.

Have been in premier and standard, and to be honest the standard is literally the same as Premier just without the free food and drink. Same seating or very similar if there is a difference I couldn't work it out. Just not as many customers in Premier than standard.

Quite reasonably priced if you can book in advance. And obviously ideal for Disneyland Paris. The station really is in the Theme Park Entrance.
LVK 404L
03 Feb 2020, 9:01 am #13

I've used it for 3 journeys now... A return to Disney land Paris and a single from Paris to London.

Have been in premier and standard, and to be honest the standard is literally the same as Premier just without the free food and drink. Same seating or very similar if there is a difference I couldn't work it out. Just not as many customers in Premier than standard.

Quite reasonably priced if you can book in advance. And obviously ideal for Disneyland Paris. The station really is in the Theme Park Entrance.

Andreos1



14,155
18 May 2021, 9:10 am #14
https://www.politico.eu/article/eurostar...ssion=true

Eurostar saved by French and Belgians?

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Andreos1
18 May 2021, 9:10 am #14

https://www.politico.eu/article/eurostar...ssion=true

Eurostar saved by French and Belgians?


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18 May 2021, 9:35 pm #15
(18 May 2021, 9:10 am)Andreos1 https://www.politico.eu/article/eurostar...ssion=true

Eurostar saved by French and Belgians?
Hopefully the two national railways own some of shares. I think we sold ours to international investors in the 2010s under the coalition.
NewcastleOne
18 May 2021, 9:35 pm #15

(18 May 2021, 9:10 am)Andreos1 https://www.politico.eu/article/eurostar...ssion=true

Eurostar saved by French and Belgians?
Hopefully the two national railways own some of shares. I think we sold ours to international investors in the 2010s under the coalition.

 
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