- High-speed rail services are connecting to destinations in France via Eurostar.
- Eurostar services connect to international destinations via high-speed rail, overseen by the Office of Rail and Road.
Eurostar Trains Connect Britain and Calais via Channel Tunnel
What happened
Eurostar trains connect Britain with Calais, France, traveling through the 31.5-mile-long Channel Tunnel. Folkestone, a town near the route, is well-reached from London St. Pancras Station via fast trains.
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Why it matters
The operation facilitates cross-channel travel between London and Calais. Folkestone, a town near the route, has seen a resurgence in the past decade as artists and creatives moved there, partly due to rising rent prices in London.
Eurostar services connect to international destinations via high-speed rail, which is overseen by the Office of Rail and Road.
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Who's involved
- EurostarHigh-speed railway service connecting Britain and continental Europe
- CalaisTerminal utilized by Eurostar for cross-channel connections
- LondonMajor city from which Eurostar services depart
- Office of Rail and RoadGovernment body that regulates Eurostar's services and operations
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- FolkestoneSpeculative
Folkestone could see increased demand and local economic revitalization due to the influx of artists and creatives.