Eurostar merges with Thalys in bid to boost passenger numbers

Cecilia Keating
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Eurostar merges with Thalys in bid to boost passenger numbers

British border restrictions are forcing company to run with empty seats despite major demand for its low carbon services, CEO warns

Eurostar has formally merged with French-Belgian high speed train operator Thalys, in a move it said will significantly boost the number of people who can take advantage of low-carbon travel across Europe...

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