10 juin 2025|
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|6 months agoEurostar Announces Direct London-Geneva Route Plans
Railway company unveils ambitious expansion to connect Switzerland directly with UK by early 2030s, marking first-ever direct rail link between the countries.

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- Eurostar is planning to launch the first-ever direct rail link between the UK and Switzerland, connecting London and Geneva.
- The new direct service is expected to commence in the early 2030s.
- A declaration of intent for direct connections was signed by Swiss Transport Minister Albert Rösti and British Transport Minister Heidi Alexander.
- The United Kingdom's status outside the Schengen area necessitates the establishment of new security and passport control infrastructure at departure stations.
By The Numbers
50
new trains to be purchased by 2030
30 million
annual passengers aimed for by 2030
1 million
potential annual travellers between London and Geneva
5%
passenger growth last year
They Said
"Demand for train travel in Europe is strong and customers want to travel further by train than ever before."