The inaugural London to Amsterdam train service by Eurostar has departed from London St Pancras.
Tickets cost from just £35 one way and go on sale from 4 pm today. The start of the commercial service will commence on 4th April 2018.
The inaugural service departed at 08:31 from London Pancras railway station this morning.
The London to Amsterdam service is completed in just 3hrs and 41 minutes.
Eurostar will start its passenger service with two trains a day departing at 08.31 and 17.31.
What did the officials from Eurostar say?
Nicolas Petrovic, Chief Executive, Eurostar, said “Today's inaugural service heralds an exciting new chapter in the expansion of high-speed rail, strengthening the trading and tourism links between the UK and mainland Europe. With just six weeks to go until the start of service we are looking forward to providing customers with a fast, comfortable connection from London to Amsterdam and transforming travel between these important capital cities.”
- Visit the Eurostar website
For more information
Too bad they got the Union Flag upside down! 😡