#Latest news with #ticketbookingThe Independent21-05-2025BusinessThe IndependentHow Uber deal will change rail travel to Paris and BrusselsUber has partnered with Gemini Trains to offer train ticket booking to mainland Europe through the Uber app. Gemini Trains plans to launch international rail services from London St Pancras to Paris and Brussels, with future expansion to other European destinations. The partnership involves co-branding the train services, similar to Uber's collaboration with river boat company Thames Clippers, but Gemini Trains will maintain operational control. Gemini Trains is in the process of acquiring 10 new trains for the venture and has applied for access to Eurostar 's maintenance depot. Other organisations developing proposals to launch rival services include billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Italy's state-owned railway company FS Italiane Group.
The Independent21-05-2025BusinessThe IndependentHow Uber deal will change rail travel to Paris and BrusselsUber has partnered with Gemini Trains to offer train ticket booking to mainland Europe through the Uber app. Gemini Trains plans to launch international rail services from London St Pancras to Paris and Brussels, with future expansion to other European destinations. The partnership involves co-branding the train services, similar to Uber's collaboration with river boat company Thames Clippers, but Gemini Trains will maintain operational control. Gemini Trains is in the process of acquiring 10 new trains for the venture and has applied for access to Eurostar 's maintenance depot. Other organisations developing proposals to launch rival services include billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Italy's state-owned railway company FS Italiane Group.
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