Eurostar plans direct trains to Frankfurt and Geneva

Eurostar announces plans for direct trains from London to Frankfurt and Geneva, with a new fleet of 50 trains by the early 2030s. Travel time is estimated at around five hours to Frankfurt and five hours and 20 minutes to Geneva. Despite challenges like higher operational costs, Eurostar's CEO notes a strong demand for sustainable international travel across Europe. The company is also considering direct lines to Geneva from Amsterdam and Brussels, aiming to enhance European rail travel options.