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Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
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Huge boost for Brits as UK railway station set to get first direct trains to Europe in nearly a decade
And the three other train operators wanting to take on Eurostar ON TRACK Huge boost for Brits as UK railway station set to get first direct trains to Europe in nearly a decade Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR UK train station could get new routes to Europe again - five years after they were scrapped. Ebbsfleet International in Kent used to be a stopping station for Eurostar. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A railway station in Kent could get international trains again - the first in nearly a decade Credit: Alamy 3 Ebbsfleet International used to be a stopping station for Eurostar Credit: Alamy This included six trains a day to Paris and Brussels as well as four trains a week to Disneyland Paris. However, these were suspended back in 2020 due to the pandemic, with them yet to be restored. The station is now only currently used by HS1 between London and Kent. But Eurostar rival Gemini - who recently confirmed they had partnered with Uber - has revealed plans to stop at the station when they launch their new routes. Gemini CEO Adrian Quine told the BBC: "It's very important because Eurostar no longer stop in Kent and there's eight million people who live in the south-east of England, outside the M25, for whom having a direct service to the continent is extremely important. "Ebbsfleet is a perfect station. It's designed for international traffic, it's got a massive car park, it's very well connected via the road network and it's connected to the rest of Kent via the HS1 service. "We're proposing every train stops there." The new European route is likely to start from 2029, nearly a decade after the station stopped having international train services. And Gemini also revealed plans to operate from Stratford International Station rather than London St Pancras. If this goes ahead, it would be the first time the station ever has trains to Europe, despite being an "international" station. Top 5 Picturesque Train Journeys in Europe This also means it would have to undergo huge infrastructure improvements to be able to handle passport and security control. Until then, Brits can only hop on a train to Europe from St Pancras, with Eurostar also suspending routes via Ashford International during the pandemic. International routes from the Kent train station are unlikely to return anytime soon, with a Eurostar spokesperson saying they would "look into it" again in 2026. And it's not just Gemini wanting to take on Eurostar. Start up operator Evolyn announced plans for trains between London and Paris back in 2023. Earlier this year, FS Italiane Group said they wanted to launch a new train service between London and Paris by 2029. And Virgin also wants to launch UK-Europe routes, with plans to buy 12 trains, costing £500million. Here are seven European cities that could get a direct train route from the UK in the future. And we've rounded up the four Eurostar routes that have been scrapped in recent years.
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Huge boost for Brits as UK railway station set to get first direct trains to Europe in nearly a decade
A MAJOR UK train station could get new routes to Europe again - five years after they were scrapped. Ebbsfleet International in Kent used to be a stopping station for Eurostar. 3 A railway station in Kent could get international trains again - the first in nearly a decade Credit: Alamy 3 Ebbsfleet International used to be a stopping station for Eurostar Credit: Alamy This included six trains a day to Paris and Brussels as well as four trains a week to Disneyland Paris. However, these were suspended back in 2020 due to the pandemic , with them yet to be restored. The station is now only currently used by HS1 between London and Kent. But Eurostar rival Gemini - who recently Read more on UK trains Gemini CEO Adrian Quine told the England , outside the M25, for whom having a direct service to the continent is extremely important. "Ebbsfleet is a perfect station. It's designed for international traffic, it's got a massive car park, it's very well connected via the road network and it's connected to the rest of Kent via the HS1 service. "We're proposing every train stops there." The new European route is likely to start from 2029, nearly a decade after the station stopped having international train services. Most read in News Travel And Gemini also revealed plans to operate from If this goes ahead, it would be the first time the station ever has trains to Europe , despite being an "international" station. Top 5 Picturesque Train Journeys in Europe This also means it would have to undergo huge infrastructure improvements to be able to handle passport and security control. Until then, Brits can only hop on a train to Europe from St Pancras, with Eurostar also suspending routes via Ashford International during the pandemic. International routes from the K And it's not just Gemini wanting to take on Eurostar. Earlier this year, And Virgin also wants to launch UK-Europe routes, with plans to buy 12 trains, costing £500million. Here are And we've rounded up the 3 The station is currently only used by HS1 between London and Kent Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Uber reveals plans to join Eurostar rival train line with new routes to Europe
UBER has confirmed they will be partnering with a rival train line set to take on Eurostar. Europe , with routes to Paris and Brussels. Advertisement 2 Uber and Gemini Trains are joining to take on Eurostar with routes to Europe Credit: Alamy And today Uber has said they will be branding the cross-channel routes with Gemini. This means that UK travellers will be able to book a train to Europe via the Uber app. Brits can already book trains using the Uber app but it will be a first for branded Uber trains to Europe. Andrew Brem, General Manager, Uber UK says: 'We've seen amazing momentum since we began launching new modes of transport in the UK. Advertisement Read more on trains "And this collaboration with Gemini Trains is our latest step in how we're helping people get where they want to go. "We're excited about the opportunity to bring our brand to the iconic Channel Tunnel journey." Gemini Trains' first route will be from London Stratford International, not from London St Pancras where the current Eurostar route runs. It will be the first international route for the UK station. Advertisement Most read in News Travel The train will then go on to call at Ebbsfleet International, before travelling to Paris Gare du Nord and Brussels Midi. When Gemini will launch trains, as well as how much tickets will cost, is yet to be revealed. The Hidden Challenges of Being a Female Uber Driver But with Eurostar currently offering fares from £39, it is likely they will be similar. And Gemini isn't the only train operator who wants to take on Eurostar. Advertisement Virgin has confirmed they want to launch UK-Europe routes, having bought 12 trains. Costing £500million, the entire project is expected to cost £1billion. Bck in 2023, And Advertisement Rival train companies were given a welcome boost earlier this year when a report confirmed that the Eurostar, who stores their trains there, claimed there would be little room for rivals. A Virgin spokesperson said it would "unlock competition on the cross-Channel route for the benefit of all passengers". They added: "There are no more major hurdles to overcome, and Virgin is ready to take up the challenge , given its award-winning experience in the train industry and track-record for building globally successful travel brands." Advertisement 2 Brits will be able to book trains to Europe using the Uber app Credit: PA
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Uber reveals plans to join Eurostar rival train line with new routes to Europe
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) UBER has confirmed they will be partnering with a rival train line set to take on Eurostar. Gemini Trains previously revealed plans to launch 10 trains from the UK to Europe, with routes to Paris and Brussels. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Uber and Gemini Trains are joining to take on Eurostar with routes to Europe Credit: Alamy And today Uber has said they will be branding the cross-channel routes with Gemini. This means that UK travellers will be able to book a train to Europe via the Uber app. Brits can already book trains using the Uber app but it will be a first for branded Uber trains to Europe. Andrew Brem, General Manager, Uber UK says: 'We've seen amazing momentum since we began launching new modes of transport in the UK. "And this collaboration with Gemini Trains is our latest step in how we're helping people get where they want to go. "We're excited about the opportunity to bring our brand to the iconic Channel Tunnel journey." Gemini Trains' first route will be from London Stratford International, not from London St Pancras where the current Eurostar route runs. It will be the first international route for the UK station. The train will then go on to call at Ebbsfleet International, before travelling to Paris Gare du Nord and Brussels Midi. When Gemini will launch trains, as well as how much tickets will cost, is yet to be revealed. The Hidden Challenges of Being a Female Uber Driver But with Eurostar currently offering fares from £39, it is likely they will be similar. And Gemini isn't the only train operator who wants to take on Eurostar. Virgin has confirmed they want to launch UK-Europe routes, having bought 12 trains. Costing £500million, the entire project is expected to cost £1billion. Bck in 2023, Start up operator Evolyn announced plans for trains between London and Paris. And FS Italiane Group also has plans to launch a new train service between London and Paris by 2029. Rival train companies were given a welcome boost earlier this year when a report confirmed that the current London Channel Tunnel depot at Temple Mills has space for more storage. Eurostar, who stores their trains there, claimed there would be little room for rivals. A Virgin spokesperson said it would "unlock competition on the cross-Channel route for the benefit of all passengers". They added: "There are no more major hurdles to overcome, and Virgin is ready to take up the challenge, given its award-winning experience in the train industry and track-record for building globally successful travel brands."
