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28/07/2023 Group 'interested' in launching ambitious new high-speed London to Paris service to rival Eurostar [Daily Mail] 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. (Permalink) Evolyn London Paris Daily Mail
14/04/2023 New sleeper train linking Edinburgh with Paris on overnight direct service proposed [Edinburgh Live] 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 Edinburgh Live
27/10/2021 Spanish rail reveals plans for high-speed London to Paris link [The Guardian] 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. (Permalink) EuroTunnel London Paris Renfe 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 The Guardian
16/06/2021 Paris - Edinburgh route proposed under French start-up Midnight Trains hotel train plan [Railway Gazette] 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. (Permalink) Edinburgh Waverley Midnight Trains Paris Railway Gazette