Eurostar trains at King's Cross station in London. Photo: rf123 Despite the company's expansion of activities throughout the year, both by boosting the Route between London and Amsterdam and launching the unique Route for ski enthusiasts to the French Alps, Eurostar has decided to cancel the popular summer Route from the Netherlands and Belgium to Marseille, the sunny destination on the Mediterranean coast.
The decision impacts many passengers, making their trips longer and more complicated. Passengers from Amsterdam and Antwerp in particular will now need to join dedicated flights, extend their journeys, and give up the convenience of a direct train.
The Thalys Sun train line of Eurostar provided a seamless connection to Marseille for Dutch and Belgian tourists, eliminating the need for road travel and allowing passengers to use convenient and environmentally friendly transportation.
Train supporters argue that the cancellation of the Route clashes with sustainability goals. Despite Eurostar's efforts to promote train travel, the decision harms passenger convenience and environmentally friendly transportation. Although reportedly, Eurostar is trying to focus on its core Routes for efficiency, its decision to remove the popular Route has sparked criticism.
Passengers will face higher costs and longer travel times, and Eurostar has yet to announce alternative solutions for the canceled service.