Eurostar facts for kids
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| Franchise(s): | Not subject to franchising International joint operation Service began 1994 |
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| Main stations(s): | London St Pancras, Paris Gare du Nord, |
| Other stations(s): | Ebbsfleet Int., Stratford Int., Ashford Int., Calais-Fréthun, Lille-Europe, Marne-la-Vallée, Avignon Centre, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Aime-la-Plagne, Moûtiers |
| Fleet size: | 27 Class 373 sets |
| Stations called at: | 13 |
| National Rail abbreviation: | ES |
| Parent company: | Eurostar (U.K.) Ltd., SNCF, NMBS/SNCB |
| Web site: | www.eurostar.com |
Eurostar is a special high-speed train service. It connects major cities in Western Europe. You can travel from London in the United Kingdom to Paris and Lille in France. It also goes to Brussels in Belgium.
Eurostar also offers trips to Disneyland Paris. This is at Gare de Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy. During certain seasons, you can also travel to other places in France. All Eurostar trains travel under the English Channel. They do this through a special underwater tunnel called the Channel Tunnel.
What is Eurostar?
Eurostar trains are very fast. They can travel up to 300 kilometers per hour (186 mph). The service uses special 18-carriage trains called Class 373 trains. These trains run on a network of high-speed railway lines.
Since Eurostar started in 1994, new lines have been built. These new lines help trains travel even faster. For example, a new line was built in Belgium called HSL 1. Another one was built in Southern England called High Speed 1. These lines are just as good as the LGV Nord line in France. They help make journeys shorter.
Journey Improvements
A big project called the Channel Tunnel Rail Link made travel even better. It was finished in two stages. On November 14, 2007, a major change happened. The main Eurostar station in London moved. It moved from Waterloo International to St Pancras International station. This new station is modern and helps trains run more smoothly.
Images for kids
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Eurostar moved from London Waterloo International station to London St Pancras International station in November 2007.
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Two Eurostar trains at the old London Waterloo International station.
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The entrance to Ashford International station, used since 2007.
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A map showing major high-speed rail networks in Europe. Eurostar is shown in brown.
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A Eurostar train on the HSL 1 line near Silly, Belgium.
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A Eurostar train on High Speed 1 near Strood, in South East England.
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Departure information for Eurostar trains in Brussels.
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Eurostar trains inside the renovated train shed at St Pancras International.
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Two Eurostar trains, a Thalys train, and a TGV train next to each other at Paris Gare du Nord.
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Gare de Lille-Europe in France, a common stop for Eurostar and other TGV trains.
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A Eurostar train arriving at Gare de Lille-Europe.
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Several Eurostar trains parked at platforms at Paris Gare du Nord.
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Eurostar trains at Paris Gare du Nord running late night services.
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A Eurostar train at St Pancras International in London.
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Three Eurostar trains waiting at St Pancras station.
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Inside a Leisure Select Eurostar carriage, showing the seats.
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A Class 374 train at Gare du Nord in Paris.
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Several Eurostar trains at St Pancras International railway station.
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Eurostar e300 trains with their older paint design at Brussels Midi/Zuid/South.
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The first Eurostar service from London arriving at Amsterdam Centraal on April 4, 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Eurostar para niños
