21-01-2021, 05:08 PM
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Re: Eurostar in cash crisis !!
Originally Posted by Twink55
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Am I the only person that loves France & the tunnel? 
The first time I traveled in the Tunnel I was terrified, but after a couple more journeys I loved it and thought it was the best way to get France, and many other places.
It is fast and I loved having a snack & half a glass of wine on the journey, in our own car!
I will be sad if the tunnel has outlived it's use , just because of Covid19
But please don't confuse the country of France with who Eurostar, a company, are owned by.
The UK wouldn't bail out foreign-owned airlines or ferry services.
A foreign-owned train service is no different.
The service will not "go" BTW.
As I have said before; if the operator (in this case Eurostar) fails then another operator will take their place.
21-01-2021, 05:49 PM
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Re: Eurostar in cash crisis !!
Originally Posted by Zaphod
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No, probably not.But please don't confuse the country of France with who Eurostar, a company, are owned by.
The UK wouldn't bail out foreign-owned airlines or ferry services.
A foreign-owned train service is no different.
The service will not "go" BTW.
As I have said before; if the operator (in this case Eurostar) fails then another operator will take their place.
taxpayers ??
Donkeyman! 👎🤔👎
22-01-2021, 09:41 AM
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Re: Eurostar in cash crisis !!
Originally Posted by Zaphod
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No, probably not.But please don't confuse the country of France with who Eurostar, a company, are owned by.
The UK wouldn't bail out foreign-owned airlines or ferry services.
A foreign-owned train service is no different.
The service will not "go" BTW.
As I have said before; if the operator (in this case Eurostar) fails then another operator will take their place.
22-01-2021, 10:38 AM
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Re: Eurostar in cash crisis !!
Originally Posted by Twink55
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I totally agree with you Zaphod. I see no reason why the UK should help Eurostar survive, but that Tunnel cost a lot of time, effort and money to build so it would be dreadful to lose it. I really hope that somebody with money can keep it open & used.
Eurotunnel are an operator of trains like Hull Trains and Grand Central - both of whom have ceased services because they know that our government has no contractual obligation to bail them out.
There is no reason whatsoever for Eurostar to receive preferential treatment in that regard.
As far as running the service is concerned it has been proven that the rivalry of operators has reduced fairs, boosted customer satisfaction and delivered more trains to boot!
So I don't think that anybody is really very concerned that - should Eurostar fail - there won't be anybody willing to run the service.
If you have access, this might help explain (or a free trial is available):
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...orth-qrkhz7df8
22-01-2021, 04:31 PM
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Re: Eurostar in cash crisis !!
Originally Posted by Bread
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What happened to all of Eurostars share holders ? Shouldn't they be paying for this ?
22-01-2021, 04:39 PM
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Re: Eurostar in cash crisis !!
Originally Posted by Bread
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What happened to all of Eurostars share holders ? Shouldn't they be paying for this ?
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