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Eurostar aims for record Channel crossing
04 September 2007
Eurostar will today attempt to achieve its fastest-ever journey from Paris to London on the new High Speed 1 line.
The train will depart from Gare du Nord on the morning of 4 September with the goal of achieving a top speed of 186mph and reaching St Pancras International, 306 miles away, in two hours 15 minutes.
This is the first time that the High Speed 1 line has been used ahead of Eurostar's full launch of its services from St Pancras International on 14 November.
Richard Brown, chief executive of Eurostar, said: 'Today marks Britain's entry into the European high-speed rail club.
'We can now run trains at high speed all the way from the Channel Tunnel to London, making journeys between cities quicker [and] more convenient.'
Eurostar claims that the High Speed 1 line, which has been completed on time and within budget, will bring Paris and London 'even closer together'.
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The train will depart from Gare du Nord on the morning of 4 September with the goal of achieving a top speed of 186mph and reaching St Pancras International, 306 miles away, in two hours 15 minutes.
This is the first time that the High Speed 1 line has been used ahead of Eurostar's full launch of its services from St Pancras International on 14 November.
Richard Brown, chief executive of Eurostar, said: 'Today marks Britain's entry into the European high-speed rail club.
'We can now run trains at high speed all the way from the Channel Tunnel to London, making journeys between cities quicker [and] more convenient.'
Eurostar claims that the High Speed 1 line, which has been completed on time and within budget, will bring Paris and London 'even closer together'.
Click here to plan and book city breaks, hotels, rental cars and holidays with Opodo.
© Adfero Ltd
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