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News London has published 6 stories involving Eurostar, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Transport & TfL · CamdenEurostar trains delayed by Calais bomb alert
Three Eurostar services travelling to or from London St Pancras experienced delays on 12 November 2026. The disruption followed a bomb alert at Calais-Frethun station in France, which led to a request for police assistance.
Camden2 min readTrust 74 · Craft 77 · Hype 15
Transport & TfL · NewhamStratford International station revival plans revealed
Stratford International station, which has been closed for international services since 2009, could be revived to serve cross-Channel trains. Plans by the Mayor of London aim for services to begin by 2030, with a potential £20 million revamp.
Newham3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 60
Transport & TfL · LondonVirgin Trains granted HS1 access, plans 20 daily services from 2030
Virgin Trains has secured regulator approval for 20 return services per day on the HS1 line from St Pancras to the Channel tunnel, starting in 2030. Branson intends to spend £700 million on new trains and create 400 jobs, putting pressure on Eurostar’s sole access rights.
London3 min readTrust 64 · Craft 87 · Hype 52
Transport & TfL · LondonElephant & Castle Northern Line entrance closed until September
The Northern Line entrance at Elephant & Castle tube station will remain shut until late September. Engineers are working to address a water ingress issue that is impacting the station's lifts.
London3 min readTrust 46 · Craft 67 · Hype 15
Transport & TfL · LondonVirgin Trains to run London-Paris trains from 2030, ending Eurostar monopoly
Virgin Trains will operate international rail services from London St Pancras to Europe from October 2030, breaking Eurostar’s 36-year monopoly. The Office of Rail and Road approved 20 daily return trips to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam until 2040, pending final safety and network approvals.
London5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 73 · Hype 21
Transport & TfL · LondonEurostar arrival rules change for London passengers at St Pancras
Eurostar advises London passengers to arrive 76 minutes before Standard or Plus trains, 45 minutes for Premier, and 75-90 minutes when returning from Paris. Gates close 30 minutes before departure for all routes, with security checks mandatory before boarding.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 35