London's St Pancras railway station and the Channel Tunnel operator, Getlink, have agreed to collaborate in international rail service expansion, targeting new routes to Germany and Switzerland. This initiative seeks to significantly increase passenger capacity during peak times from 1,800 to 5,000. The plan includes the introduction of new high-speed train routes by 2029, enhancing connections across Europe. The initiative comes as Eurostar faces criticism for high fares and service reductions. Regulatory actions also aim to make train usage more affordable to encourage competition among providers.
London St Pancras railway station and the Channel tunnel operator have agreed to collaborate on expanding train services to France, Germany, and Switzerland.
St Pancras is set to increase passenger capacity from 1,800 to 5,000 during peak hours to support expanded international train services.
Getlink envisions new high-speed train routes by 2029, connecting cities like Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva, and Zurich, enhancing passenger travel options.
The office of Rail and Road has pressured HS1 to lower track usage fees to foster competition, potentially introducing more entrants into the market.
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