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Boost rail cross Channel offer rather than air and grow economy, says report

29 April 2025
Over the last 30 years, Eurostar’s popularity has grown from three million passengers in its first full year of operation to nearly 11 million in 2019 and 11.2 million in 2024
Over the last 30 years, Eurostar’s popularity has grown from three million passengers in its first full year of operation to nearly 11 million in 2019 and 11.2 million in 2024
 

The UK could benefit by an extra £1bn a year from European visitors arriving by train, according to a new report by the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT). The charity is calling on the Government to develop an International Rail Strategy, which should include targets to grow passenger numbers and rail freight.

It urges the Government and industry to work with the EU and European governments and industry partners on a short-, medium- and long-term plan to enable more direct services...

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