Uber reveals plans to join Eurostar rival train line with new routes to Europe
Europe
, with routes to
Paris
and Brussels.
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Uber and Gemini Trains are joining to take on Eurostar with routes to Europe
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And today Uber has said they will be branding the cross-channel routes with Gemini.
This means that UK
travellers
will be able to book a train to
Europe
via the Uber app.
Brits can already book trains using the Uber app but it will be a first for branded Uber trains to Europe.
Andrew Brem, General Manager, Uber UK says: 'We've seen amazing momentum since we began launching new modes of transport in the UK.
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"And this collaboration with Gemini Trains is our latest step in how we're helping people get where they want to go.
"We're excited about the opportunity to bring our brand to the iconic Channel Tunnel journey."
Gemini Trains' first route will be from
London
Stratford International, not from
London
St Pancras where the current Eurostar route runs.
It will be the first international route for the UK station.
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The train will then go on to call at Ebbsfleet International, before travelling to Paris Gare du Nord and Brussels Midi.
When Gemini will launch trains, as well as how much tickets will cost, is yet to be revealed.
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But with
Eurostar
currently offering fares from £39, it is likely they will be similar.
And Gemini isn't the only train operator who wants to take on Eurostar.
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Virgin has confirmed they want to launch UK-Europe routes, having bought 12 trains.
Costing £500million, the entire project is expected to cost £1billion.
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Rival train companies were given a welcome boost earlier this year when a report confirmed that the
Eurostar, who stores their trains there, claimed there would be little room for rivals.
A Virgin spokesperson said it would "unlock competition on the cross-Channel route for the benefit of all passengers".
They added: "There are no more major hurdles to overcome, and Virgin is ready to take up
the challenge
, given its award-winning experience in the train industry and track-record for building globally successful travel brands."
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