Eurostar to power trains with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 – Business Traveller
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Eurostar to power trains with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 – Business Traveller

Eurostar has promised to power trains across its five-country network by 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030. The high-speed rail network plans to “become the backbone of sustainable travel in Europe” as it works towards its target of carrying 30 million passengers by the end of the decade (for reference, Eurostar carried 18.6 million passengers…

LNER launches 70-minute Flex ticket – Business Traveller
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LNER launches 70-minute Flex ticket – Business Traveller

Tickets are on sale for travel from 5 February, and LNER is also removing its Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak fares from the same date. The scheme builds on last year’s roll-out of single leg ticketing across most of the LNER network, which allows customers to mix and match their fares. Prior to this update, there…

LNER unveils first class Christmas menu – Business Traveller
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LNER unveils first class Christmas menu – Business Traveller

LNER has launched its Christmas menu for first class customers, which is available until 3 January, 2024. This year’s menu comes with a festive cocktail, designed exclusively for LNER by Tom Savano. The blood orange Christmas Cosmo include lime, cranberry and vodka, while further festive drinks include an apple and sweet cinnamon tea produced by Taylors…

Paris metro tickets to double in price during 2024 Olympics – Business Traveller
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Paris metro tickets to double in price during 2024 Olympics – Business Traveller

Metro ticket prices in the French capital will almost double during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A single metro ticket will increase from €2.10 to €4 for the period of 20 July until 8 September, a few days either side of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The temporary hike has been described as a…