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Strike One for Train Travel in Europe

May 20, 2008 at 9:00 AM | 1 Comment

Just when we were thinking we would skip all those cheap flights and take trains across Europe instead, the rail workers have started going on strike.

Today, getting from Britain to Belgium and beyond by train will be impossible as Belgian rail workers strike for 24 hours--putting Eurostar services through the Channel Tunnel out of action. From Wednesday night, French rail workers are having their turn, and although this probably won't affect Eurostar routes, any other trains around France on Thursday and Friday are likely to be delayed or canceled.

The Belgian workers are striking because they want more pay; in France, airline workers are likely to join in, too, and they're worried about pension reforms. We're just worried about your travel plans.

Related Stories:
· European Strike Hits Travelers [BBC]
· Strikes Coverage [Jaunted]
· Train Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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  1. WebEd

    Jaunted Member
    August 19, 2008 at 9:10 PM




    Eurostar seem to bring Hollywood to Ebbsfleet, UK

    Eurostar have not adverised this much but they are doing better by the day. They are even holding a special event this weekend to mark the opening of Ebbsfleet International station, as they plan to have a Drive in Movies" in the car park.  They have given out over 900 tickets from Bluewater and some are even for sale on ebay.  If you are really lucky I hear that Ebbsfleet Hotels have a competition to win a pair of the cinema tickets for customers.

    The event is on the 23/24 Aug and two films are planned.

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