New rail link slashes London-Paris travel time

Eurostar's new rail link between Paris and London was launched yesterday and completed its run in two hours, three minutes and 39 seconds. This is a record timing for a Channel Tunnel rail link, brought about the introduction of a new line from St Pancras International following its renovation. Yesterday's launch was carried out in the company of invited guests, dignitaries and journalists, although the service is set to open to the public later this year.