Now playing Next United Kingdom France 'prepared to help' struggling train operator Eurostar Passenger numbers on the cross-channel train service have been down 95% since March and are currently believed to be less than 1% of pre-pandemic levels. 21/01/2021
Now playing Next World Has Eurostar 'fallen through the cracks' of the transport bailout? The company that operates the Eurostar rail service between the UK and mainland Europe has called for a UK government bailout following a collapse in travel. The train operator runs daily services through the Channel Tunnel between London, Paris and Brussels. 19/01/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Eurostar is 'in peril' and needs UK government help, say British firms Services of the cross-Channel train have dropped to just one train a day between the British and French capitals amid tightened border controls. 18/01/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Eurostar will launch direct Amsterdam-London service this year Currently, passengers must disembark in Brussels to be checked by UK Border Force officials. 08/07/2020
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Now playing Next France Eurostar cancels trains amid 'severe disruption' in Paris Eurostar warns its London-Paris passengers not to travel after powercut in French capital 26/07/2019
Now playing Next world news How Channel Tunnel breakthrough miner Graham Fagg became a Brexiteer "I worked on the Channel Tunnel and I made the breakthrough but in fact, I voted for the Brexit," retired miner Graham Fagg said ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Channel Tunnel. 05/05/2019
Now playing Next Belgium Pret a Changer as sandwich chain backtracks on binning Brussels statue Pret a Manger had originally planned to get rid of the much-loved horse-zebra statue at Brussels' Midi station, but has since overturned its decision after public upset 26/04/2019
Now playing Next United Kingdom Man charged after 'protest' disrupts Eurostar weekend travel A man has been charged for "obstruction" at London's St Pancras International that caused travel chaos for Eurostar passengers on Saturday. 01/04/2019
Now playing Next United Kingdom Eurostar services resume after trespasser is arrested Eurostar said it had suspended all trains in and out of London St Pancras due to a trespasser who was reportedly wearing an England flag. 30/03/2019
Now playing Next France 'Don't travel unless necessary,' Eurostar warns Paris passengers Industrial action by French customs officials — over Brexit — is expected to continue until at least Wednesday, April 3. 27/03/2019
Now playing Next France Back on track: Eurostar 'can run in France' in case of no-deal Brexit High-speed rail operator granted a licence to run services in France. 22/03/2019
Now playing Next France Eurostar tells passengers not to travel amid French customs strikes Eurostar has cancelled four trains as severe service disruptions continue. French customs officers at Paris Gare du Nord are taking part in industrial action. 14/03/2019
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Now playing Next France Eurostar trains delayed due to French customs officers' Brexit strike Eurostar enters its second day of severe delays as French customs officers continue their protests for better pay and more resources for Brexit. 12/03/2019
Now playing Next United Kingdom Eurostar services could stop in 'no-deal' Brexit scenario A UK government paper warns a 'no-deal' Brexit could stop train services to Europe. 12/10/2018
Now playing Next United Kingdom Eurostar staff to go on strike over 'shocking' working conditions The 48-hour strike action is schedule to start just after midnight on Sept. 30. 14/09/2018
Now playing Next Business Series Eurostar sees signs of recovery after tough 2016 The Channel Tunnel rail service suffered a 28 million euro operating loss as passenger numbers fell following terror attacks in Paris and Brussels. 16/03/2017
Now playing Next United Kingdom Eurostar staff to strike in row over work-life balance Staff at Eurostar will strike for seven days over two weekends this month in a long-running dispute over work life balance, the UK’s RMT union has said. 10/08/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Eurostar sales fall after Paris and Brussels terror attacks Eurostar passenger numbers fell in the first three months of this year linked to the terror attacks in Paris and Brussels, but bookings are strong for Euro 2016 football matches. 20/05/2016