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There are reports in the press of the possibility of strike action by Eurostar trains drivers in the run up to Christmas. At present we have not been advised by Eurostar of the effect, if any this will have on customers we have travelling with us.

Of course as soon as we are advised on any concrete developments from Eurostar we will advise accordingly. In the meantime please see below a statement from Marc Noaro Eurostar's customer services director.

Eurostar said it had already met with and continues to talk to the unions to resolve the dispute.

“The rosters and shift patterns were introduced as a result of the amended timetable since the incident in the Channel Tunnel in September and fully meet the conditions of contract for all Eurostar UK train managers,” a statement said.

Eurostar UK train managers represent a proportion of the total complement, which includes staff from French and Belgian national railways.

Eurostar customer services director Marc Noaro said: “Following the Channel Tunnel incident and the introduction of the current amended timetable our passengers have experienced significant disruption and by far the majority have understood the situation. We are extremely disappointed that our UK train managers have decided on this course of action and at this time, and we will make every effort to ensure our travellers face no further disruption in the busy period up to Christmas & the New Year.” |
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Eurostar have confirmed that their amended timetable as below will now operate until March 11th 2009.
ShortBreaks are in the process of informing all of our customers of possible time changes to their travel arrangements by either phone, email or letter.

Eurostar will inform us early in the New Year with regards to the timetable post the 11th March and as soon as we know. we will inform you.

If you have any queries at all regarding this please contact us at info@short-breaks.com.
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Eurostar have increased the number of trains operating to all destinations as of today and are now running 15 trains to Paris daily (up from 12). Eurostar have also opened sales on certain trains operating this weekend, so if you would like to travel please call us on 0844 482 2940.
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Eurostar have indicated to us that the limited timetable that is operating will continue to do so until the 30th September. Please see the timetables below.
As sales for these Eurostar trains have now stopped please contact us & we can look at alternative means of transport for you.
We advise all our customers to check in as early as possible and you will be allocated on the first available train.
Please be aware that there may be delays in boarding trains and journey times will be longer than published times. Eurostar staff at station will be on hand and will do everything possible to make this as stress free as possible.

Please also note that check in at all stations as below. We are contacting any customers who may be affected by the early closure of check in.

If you require any more information or have any questions please call and we will be happy to help.

Services direct to Disneyland® Paris are unnaffected and travel times areas below. For via Lille services you will be accommodated on the first available train from Lille to Disneyland Paris.

Please also note that the information we have can be subject to late changes dependant on the situation and hope that you understand this.
Station closure times
- London check-in will close at 18.45 (BST) until further notice
- Paris check-in will close at 20.00 (CET) until further notice
- Brussels check-in will close at 20.30 (CET) until further notice
Eurostar timetables

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LONDON - PARIS |
| Train no. |
Departure |
Arrival |
Also Calls At |
9078 |
05.22 |
09.03 |
Ebbsfleet |
9004 |
06.55 |
10.57 |
Ashford |
9006 |
07.27 |
11.13 |
Ebbsfleet; Calais |
9014 |
09.25 |
13.02 |
Ebbsfleet |
9026 |
13.22 |
16.57 |
Ashford |
9028 |
13.38 |
17.03 |
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9030 |
15.04 |
18.57 |
Ebbsfleet |
9036 |
15.29 |
19.17 |
Ebbsfleet; Calais |
9040 |
16.55 |
20.57 |
Ashford |
9044 |
17.30 |
21.02 |
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9050 |
19.00 |
22.57 |
Ebbsfleet |
9054 |
19.29 |
23.02 |
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PARIS - LONDON |
| Train no. |
Departure |
Arrival |
Also Calls At |
9005 |
06.43 |
08.21 |
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9011 |
08.07 |
10.29 |
Calais; Ebbsfleet |
9015 |
08.52 |
10.36 |
Ashford |
9019 |
10.13 |
12.17 |
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9027 |
12.13 |
14.17 |
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9031 |
12.43 |
14.34 |
Lille; Calais; Ebbsfleet |
9039 |
14.43 |
16.36 |
Calais; Ashford |
9043 |
16.13 |
18.24 |
Ebbsfleet |
9047 |
16.43 |
18.36 |
Ebbsfleet |
9051 |
18.13 |
20.27 |
Ebbsfleet |
9053 |
18.43 |
20.42 |
Ashford |
9061 |
20.43 |
22.34 |
Ebbsfleet |
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LONDON - BRUSSELS |
| Train no. |
Departure |
Arrival |
Also Calls At |
9110 |
07.18 |
10.44 |
Ebbsfleet; Lille |
9114 |
09.28 |
12.33 |
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9132 |
13.25 |
16.44 |
Ebbsfleet; Lille |
9138 |
15.34 |
18.44 |
Lille |
9150 |
17.27 |
20.49 |
Ebbsfleet; Lille |
9158 |
19.32 |
22.49 |
Lille |
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BRUSSELS – LONDON |
| Train no. |
Departure |
Arrival |
Also Calls At |
9109 |
06.59 |
08.17 |
Lille |
9117 |
08.59 |
10.24 |
Lille; Ebbsfleet |
9141 |
14.59 |
16.17 |
Lille |
9149 |
17.01 |
18.28 |
Lille; Ebbsfleet |
9157 |
18.59 |
20.21 |
Lille |
9165 |
21.02 |
22.27 |
Lille; Ebbsfleet |
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LONDON - DISNEYLAND RESORT PARIS |
| Train no. |
Departure |
Arrival |
Also Calls At |
9074 |
09.16 |
13.15 |
Ebbsfleet; Ashford; Lille |
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DISNEYLAND RESORT PARIS – LONDON |
| Train no. |
Departure |
Arrival |
Also Calls At |
9057 |
19.37 |
22.2 |
Lille; Ashford |
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 As of today we have been advised that the limited timetable Eurostar are operating will continue until Sunday 21st September. 
All customers who have valid bookings will be able to travel although they may be subject to delay. 
We have contacted all of our customers who are travelling up until Tuesday. We will endeavour to contact other customers over the next few days.
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