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Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Times
Train ticket prices to Europe could drop by a third
Train ticket prices to Europe are set to fall by a third and international stations in Kent could reopen as Eurostar faces competition. Italy's state railway has become the latest operator to announce plans to run trains through the Channel tunnel from 2029. Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), which has a 30 per cent stake in Avanti West Coast, is exploring running trains direct to Lyons and Marseilles in France as well as Milan in northern Italy. The operator is also evaluating stops at Ashford International, which was previously served by Eurostar. Services at Ashford and Ebbsfleet International were suspended in 2020 when the pandemic halted travel but they never returned to the schedule, with Eurostar blaming post-Brexit red tape. There are now three operators
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
The Southeastern trains cancelled or replaced by buses this Easter weekend
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this Easter weekend. The changes are due to engineering work or seasonal changes. These will affect trains from Good Friday to Easter Monday (April 17 to April 21). We have outlined and simplified the details so you can plan your journey this Easter weekend. Good Friday to Easter Monday (April 18 to April 21): Engineering work is taking place between Canterbury West and Minster, closing all lines. Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Ashford International will only run between London Charing Cross and Canterbury West. Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West will only run between London St Pancras International and Canterbury West. Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory are not affected and will stop additionally at Thanet Parkway. On Sunday, these trains will be extended to run to and from Margate, calling additionally at Broadstairs. Good Friday and Easter Saturday (April 18 and April 19): Engineering work is taking place between Grove Park and Bromley North, closing all lines. As a result, replacement buses will run between Grove Park and Bromley North, calling at Sundridge Park. Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (April 20 and April 21): Engineering work is taking place at Lewisham, closing all lines. On Sunday, trains between London Victoria and Dartford will not run. Services between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will be diverted to run via Sidcup and will not stop at Lewisham. On Monday, trains between London Victoria and Gravesend, and between London Charing Cross and Gravesend via Bexleyheath will not run. Services between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will be diverted to run via Sidcup and will not stop at Lewisham Also on Monday, trains between London Cannon Street and Dartford via Lewisham and Woolwich Arsenal will be diverted between London Bridge and Charlton to run via Greenwich. Trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes will not stop at Lewisham. Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will not stop at Lewisham. Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not call at Lewisham. Replacement buses will run between New Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath calling at all stations.
BBC News
16-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Wine industry calls for Kent Eurostar resumption
The wine industry in Kent has joined calls for the reintroduction of Eurostar services stopping in the county. Rail services linking the UK to Europe have not stopped at purpose-built stations at Ashford or Ebbsfleet since March Barbour, owner of Woodchurch Vineyard, said: "Everyone in the tourism and hospitality industry knows how important the Eurostar service in Kent was and would be again if it reopened."Eurostar said it was committed to "an open, transparent, and ongoing dialogue about the future of operations at Kent stations". The rail company has said it would not reinstate stopping services at Ashford International and Ebbsfleet stations until at least leaders in Kent have backed calls for Eurostar to return to the county. Woodchurch Vineyard is a small business with just under 10 acres of land. They welcome people on tours throughout the year from around the 50% of their income comes from tours and wine tasting. Mr Barbour said: "It's really important for us to get as many people into the county as possible so they can enjoy our hospitality and hopefully take some wine away with them."The terminal opening in Ashford again would give the impression from a marketing point of view of Kent becoming a real hub for international travel." Chapel Down, near Tenterden, is one of the largest producers of English Donaghay-Spire, head winemaker, said: "We welcome the reopening of the Eurostar terminal at Ashford because it would allow more people from the continent to visit us. "As we get bigger and our wines get better we want to tell that story more widely and more globally."There is absolutely no reason to rush through Kent. It is a destination in itself." A Eurostar spokesperson said: "We will need to closely assess the impact of the EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) which will require a focused allocation of resources at our busiest stations, particularly for French border controls, to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for our passengers.""We have longstanding and positive relationships with local communities, councils, and businesses in Kent, and we are committed to maintaining open lines of communication as we move forward."
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Southeastern trains cancelled in the lead up to Easter
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled this week as we head into the Easter weekend due to engineering work. The work will affect trains from Monday to Friday (April 14 to April 18). We've simplified the changes below so you can plan your journeys with ease. Monday to Wednesday (April 14 to April 16): The 11.39pm London Cannon Street to Dover Priory (Monday), the 11.39pm London Cannon Street to Canterbury West (Tuesday), and the 11.34pm London Charing Cross to Canterbury West and Dover Priory (Wednesday) services will be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford International, calling additionally at Maidstone East. Replacement buses will run between Tonbridge and Headcorn, calling at all stations, and between Headcorn and Ashford International, calling at Pluckley. Passengers travelling to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, or connecting to the replacement bus at Tonbridge, please use alternative trains between London, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. Tuesday and Wednesday (April 15 and April 16): The 12.26am London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich service will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. A replacement bus will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Greenwich. Wednesday and Thursday (April 16 and April 17): The 10.34pm London Charing Cross to Ramsgate via Canterbury West service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Ramsgate, calling at all stations. The 11.07pm London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by bus between Dover Priory and Ramsgate, calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway. The 11.40pm London St Pancras International to Margate via Canterbury West service will be replaced by a bus between Minster and Margate, calling at all stations except Dumpton Park. Thursday only (April 17): The 11.40pm London St Pancras International to Margate via Canterbury West service will again be replaced by a bus between Minster and Margate, calling at all stations except Dumpton Park. Thursday and Friday (April 17 and April 18): The 12.22am London Charing Cross to Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal service will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. A replacement bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Yahoo
Southeastern train cancelled in Greenwich, Bexley, Bromley, and Lewisham this weekend
Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend due to planned engineering work. The work will affect trains on Saturday and Sunday (March 22 and March 23). We have compiled all of the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week. Saturday (March 22): After 11pm, replacement buses will run between Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International, running via Maidstone East. Alternative train services will run between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory, and between Ashford International and Margate via Canterbury West. Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate or Margate via Ashford International will be diverted to run via Faversham. An additional train service will run: The 11.22pm train from Ashford International to London Charing Cross, calling at London Bridge and London Waterloo East. A further additional train service will run on Saturday night (Sunday morning): The 12.45am train from London Charing Cross to Ashford International service, calling at London Waterloo East and London Bridge. Sunday (March 23): Engineering work is taking place between Bickley and Rochester, closing various lines. Replacement buses will run between: Bromley South and Meopham, calling at all stations except Bickley Bromley South and Borough Green & Wrotham, calling at St Mary Cray, Swanley, and Otford Meopham and Strood Meopham and Sole Street (minibus - see note below) Engineering work is taking place between London Cannon Street and London Bridge / Greenwich, closing some lines. London Cannon Street, Deptford, Greenwich, Maze Hill, Westcombe Park, New Cross, and St Johns stations will be closed for the duration. No trains will run to and from these stations. Replacement buses will run between Lewisham and Charlton via New Cross and Greenwich. Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich, and between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will not run. Additional trains will run between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Lewisham and Woolwich Arsenal. Trains between London Victoria and Dartford via Bexleyheath are not affected and will run normally. However, as these will be the only trains on the Bexleyheath line, services will run every 30 minutes on this route.
