Thursday, June 27, 2024 Eurostar, the high-speed European rail service, proudly announces the launch of its exclusive Golden Train to honor the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This significant event kicked off this morning with a festive first journey, inaugurated by iconic athletes including Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, ParalympicsGB star Maisie Summers-Newton, and ex-Team GB competitor Perri Shakes-Drayton. Featuring the glistening e320 trains adorned for the occasion, Eurostar is ready to ferry both athletes and spectators to Paris, providing service during the games, and offering a celebratory ride home.
As the designated official carrier for Team GB and ParalympicsGB, Eurostar is set to host over 2,000 participants from Team GB, Team Belgium, Team Netherlands, and Team Germany. From July through September, Eurostar anticipates transporting two million spectators, with the busiest days expected to coincide with the games’ opening and closing ceremonies on July 25-27 and August 10-12. The event was marked by a special appearance at St Pancras International by Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Maisie Summers-Newton, and Perri Shakes-Drayton, who shared their expectations for an exciting sports summer.
Ahead of the launch, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill commented: “As we gear up for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Eurostar’s Golden Train symbolises the journey towards excellence. It’s an honour to be part of this launch, and I wish all the athletes the best as they compete on the worl.
