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Eurostar confirms 'massive boost' for business travellers
23 Feb 2009
Eurostar has confirmed that its services through the Channel Tunnel have returned to a full timetable, which it describes as a 'massive boost' for business travellers.
Rail passengers can now travel between London and Brussels in one hour 51 minutes and between London and Paris in two hours 15 minutes.
Eurostar also provides 'business-focused' departures from Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International stations in Kent, including services that arrive at their destination before 09:00 local time.
Richard Brown, chief executive of the rail operator, said: 'In challenging economic times, business travellers want the best flexibility, best punctuality and the best environment to work en route.'
He added: 'Emerging booking trends indicate business day trips are again on the increase – they were up 30% in the first half of 2008 and although we do not anticipate immediate recovery to this level, it is encouraging to see positive movement in the right direction.'
Eurostar plans to add up to 1m extra seats to its operations between 23 February and the end of the year.
The operator arranged extra services on 14 February to cater for the additional demand created by Valentine's Day and a Six Nations rugby match between Scotland and France in Paris.
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Rail passengers can now travel between London and Brussels in one hour 51 minutes and between London and Paris in two hours 15 minutes.
Eurostar also provides 'business-focused' departures from Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International stations in Kent, including services that arrive at their destination before 09:00 local time.
Richard Brown, chief executive of the rail operator, said: 'In challenging economic times, business travellers want the best flexibility, best punctuality and the best environment to work en route.'
He added: 'Emerging booking trends indicate business day trips are again on the increase – they were up 30% in the first half of 2008 and although we do not anticipate immediate recovery to this level, it is encouraging to see positive movement in the right direction.'
Eurostar plans to add up to 1m extra seats to its operations between 23 February and the end of the year.
The operator arranged extra services on 14 February to cater for the additional demand created by Valentine's Day and a Six Nations rugby match between Scotland and France in Paris.
Opodo travel, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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