Brits beat ‘Arctic Spring’ as Eurostar gears up for busiest weekend of the year
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- Created on Thursday, 02 May 2013 15:54
Eurostar is set for its busiest weekend of the year to date as winter weary Brits vote with their passports in a bid to escape the prolonged cold snap. Over 100,000 passengers are expected to travel over the bank holiday weekend which coincides with the maiden voyage of Eurostar’s brand new direct service to Lyon and Provence.
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Eurostar partners with Waitrose to supply on-board refreshments
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- Created on Monday, 29 April 2013 11:00
Eurostar and Waitrose has announced a new partnership which will see Britain’s favourite supermarket supply on-board refreshments to Eurostar’s bar buffets, for passengers travelling in standard class between London and mainland Europe.
A delicious selection of fresh sandwiches, snacks, drinks and hot dishes will arrive on-board all Eurostar services from 30th April. With a range of over 20 products there will be something to satisfy pan-European appetites including mushroom risotto, chicken tikka masala, and a tapas selection, as well as traditional British sandwiches and the French classic Croque Monsieur.
A delicious selection of fresh sandwiches, snacks, drinks and hot dishes will arrive on-board all Eurostar services from 30th April. With a range of over 20 products there will be something to satisfy pan-European appetites including mushroom risotto, chicken tikka masala, and a tapas selection, as well as traditional British sandwiches and the French classic Croque Monsieur.
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Raymond Blanc, OBE launches Eurostar's Business Premier summer menus
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- Created on Thursday, 25 April 2013 16:23
Building on its successful partnership with world renowned chef Raymond Blanc, Eurostar has today launched its exciting new summer menus for Business Premier passengers. As well as tempting new options for both lunch and dinner, Raymond will also for the first time bring to the breakfast table his expertise as Eurostar’s Business Premier Culinary Director.
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Eurostar’s catering receives sustainability star rating
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- Created on Friday, 19 April 2013 10:45
Eurostar has announced that it has become the first transport provider to receive Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) accreditation as a One-Star Sustainability Champion.
The high-speed rail operator was recently granted the One-Star Sustainability Champion* status for its commitment to sourcing local and sustainably produced ingredients for its on-board catering, and for pursuing a socially and environmentally responsible approach.
The high-speed rail operator was recently granted the One-Star Sustainability Champion* status for its commitment to sourcing local and sustainably produced ingredients for its on-board catering, and for pursuing a socially and environmentally responsible approach.
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Eurostar reports an encouraging start to 2013
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- Created on Thursday, 18 April 2013 09:25
Eurostar, the high speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe today reported an encouraging start to the year with growth in sales revenues during the first three months of the year. Compared to the same period in 2012, sales revenues grew by 1% to £213 million (£211 million Q1 2012), while passenger numbers remained stable year-on-year at 2.23 million (2.24 million Q1 2012).