Description
Eurostar is an international high-speed rail service in Western Europe, connecting Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Until October 2023, the Eurostar brand was exclusively used for trains travelling through the Channel Tunnel between the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. However, following the merger of Eurostar and Thalys in April 2022, forming the Eurostar Group, the Eurostar brand replaced Thalys.
The service uses High Speed rail lines to connect major European cities such as Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne, London and Paris, with seasonal services to Southern France. The operator is exploring future network expansions and aims to double passenger numbers by 2030.
Eurostar is operated by Eurostar International Limited (EIL), which is owned by Eurostar Group, with France's SNCF Voyageurs holding a 55.75% stake.
