Articles tagged “eurostar”
Eurostar train direct from London to Provence -- and into the life of Cezanne
Cezanne transformed mundane objects into ever-lasting works of art while, in a very modest way, Eurostar's first direct rail service -- London to Aix-en-Provence -- is improving access to the region so people can discover how the old master did it.
Eurostar's 2013 revenues rise this quarter, even without Olympic crowds
Last year's gains were credited to the Olympic events, so these numbers are promising. In addition to business travelers, tourists searching for budget bargains are now turning to rail over air for better travel experiences and cheaper tickets.
Air, rail travel comes to a halt in Europe as winter storm brews across continent
Winter weather and cold climates routinely hurt the on-time and cancellation records at airports in Europe and Northeast U.S., but they’re almost in the clear with spring weather a few weeks away.
The Olympics led to lost money for sponsor Eurostar this summer
The boost from Olympic passengers wasn’t enough to cover the losses that resulted from a slow tourist season in England, but revenues are back on the rise as tourists return to London.
Striking Belgian workers will disrupt Eurostar and other rail services
The 24-hour strike is more an inconvenience than anything else, but coupled with a cross-channel ferry strike that ended after ten days it speaks to a possible new season of transport strikes in Europe.