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The new service between Paris and London could start in 2025 under the name Evolyn, with Spain's Cosmen family reportedly involved in talks to order trains from Alstom, a French manufacturer.
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A new service connecting Edinburgh and Paris with an overnight, direct sleeper train has been proposed and the services will boast 'better privacy, quality catering and digital services'.
(Permalink) Edinburgh Paris Sleeper

State operator Renfe says Channel tunnel service competing with Eurostar is 'viable and profitable'. Spain's state rail company, Renfe, has announced initial plans to compete with Eurostar by operating a high-speed Channel tunnel line to shuttle travellers between Paris and London. Renfe said studies had shown that the Eurotunnel route, which opened in 1994, could be profitable and workable over the coming years.
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Almeria: A RENFE locomotive-hauled train recently arrived at Almeria on 3 November 2014.
Bruce McCartney 03/11/2014


Paris Gare du Nord: Despite the tail lights showing, this Eurostar has just arrived at Gare du Nord from St Pancras on 2nd August 2014 The low platform height allows a dramatic perspective.
Ken Strachan 02/08/2014


St Pancras: Eurostars awaiting departure for Paris and Brussels via the UKs only High Speed Rail Link stand below Mr Barlow's engineering masterpiece at St Pancras station on 5 July 2009.
Bill Roberton 05/07/2009

A Paris - Edinburgh service is among the most eye-catching proposals for a network of premium overnight sleeping car services set out by French start-up Midnight Trains on June 16.
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