Show threadabeorchJan 15, 2025
@jon Its a good read. The station situation at #StratfordInternational and #EbbesfleetInternational is disappointing. Is the marshingyard situation for #StPancrasInternational not a problem to?
Show threadabeorchJan 14, 2025
@jon Here's a few links that I had come across regarding the project - hsrail.org/blog/new-challenger… , euronews.com/travel/2023/10/12… and railwaygazette.com/passenger/t… - It sounds like there are two other proposals for competing services (three in total) - Personally I'd prefer leaving from #Stratford or #EbbesfleetInternational
New Challengers for Eurostar's Cross Channel Service | High Speed Rail Alliance

A number of railway companies have announced their plans to operate high-speed trains between the UK and mainland Europe.

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abeorchJan 7, 2025

#Eurostar monopoly gets track access fee reduction - But won't pass on savings

https://friendica.ginestes.es/display/0a49108d-3867-7d64-7477-618064041161

#Eurostar monopoly gets track access fee reduction - But won't pass on savings

@Jon Worth - This is what a monoploy does. It reduces supply and increases prices compared to a market with multiple operators - Failing to pass on cost savi...