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Eurostar reports a resilient performance in the first half of 2012
12 July 2012 | By Eurostar
Passenger numbers up 2% to 4.8 million in H1 2012...
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Creating a fair and open rail market to compete with road and aviation is key
6 December 2011 | By Nicolas Petrovic, CEO, Eurostar
Over the coming weeks and months, EU policy-makers will lock horns in earnest over new rules to ensure fair and open competition in the European rail market, both freight and passenger. On economic grounds alone it is critical that the right rules are in place but it is equally important…
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Eurostar awards onboard wifi connectivity and infotainment contract to NOMAD Digital Ltd
27 September 2011 | By Eurostar
Eurostar has awarded NOMAD onboard wifi connectivity and infotainment contract...
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New Eurostar App turns your phone into a ticket to Europe
23 August 2011 | By Eurostar
Eurostar, launched a free mobile app allowing passengers to book journeys on-the-go & receive tickets direct to their phones...
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Eurostar raises the bar on environmental commitments
16 June 2011 | By Eurostar
Eurostar, launched the next phase of its pioneering environmental programme, Tread Lightly...
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Eurostar reports strong growth in 2010 with sales revenue up 12% compared with 2009
14 January 2011 | By Eurostar
Eurostar, today announced a continued increase in overall sales revenue in 2010 compared with 2009...
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Eurotunnel and Eurostar co-finance purchase of two rescue units
3 November 2010 | By Kreab Gavin Anderson
Eurotunnel, in conjunction with Eurostar, has taken the decision to buy two further Krupp rescue locomotives...
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Eurostar to make 30,000 seats available at a special price of £89 to help stranded passengers
19 April 2010 | By Eurostar
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train service that links the UK and mainland Europe...
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Groupe Eurotunnel: successfully completes tests to implement new fire safety measures (SAFE)
14 April 2010 | By Eurotunnel
Groupe Eurotunnel has taken a significant step towards the implementation of new SAFE stations...
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Consultancies help out on major projects
28 December 2008 | By James Abbott, Technical Editor, Global Railway Review
Consultancies are providing expertise that is helping to realise important railway projects in Europe and around the world. Britain’s first high-speed railway line – High Speed 1 – was opened by Queen Elizabeth II with much fanfare on 6 November 2007. High speed Eurostar trains now whisk passengers from the…
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United Kingdom joins the high-speed club
26 November 2007 | By Dave Pointon, Managing Director, Union Railways (North) Ltd
High Speed 1 (HS1), the UK’s first high speed railway, opened for business on 14 November 2007. Dave Pointon, Managing Director of project client Union Railways, looks back at key aspects of the 14-year planning and construction effort.
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Consultancies thrive in 21st century railway world
6 June 2007 | By James Abbott, Technical Editor
Consultancy firms are currently working on a diverse range of projects in the railway industry. This November, the final section of High Speed One will open. This is the UK’s first high-speed rail line, formerly known as the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. With the completion of the route, Eurostar trains…
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Long-future for long-distance travel
3 April 2007 | By Dr. Nikolaus Breuel, Chairman, DB Fernverkehr AG
The European rail network is becoming increasingly integrated and, with its attractive range of long-distance passenger services, Deutsche Bahn is one of the principal players.