What system does Eurostar currently have in place to prevent the Lille Loophole?

1. Does Eurostar stop in Lille?
2. Is Eurostar operating normally?
3. Is there border control on Eurostar?
4. What security checks are there on Eurostar?
5. Is Lille worth visiting?
6. Does the Eurostar to Brussels stop at Lille?
7. Why is Eurostar so expensive?
8. Does the Eurostar go underwater?
9. Can Eurostar tickets be Cancelled?
10. Do they check passports on Eurostar?
11. How does passport control work on Eurostar?
12. Do you show passport on Eurostar?

Does Eurostar stop in Lille?

Start your journey by boarding a Eurostar service from London to Lille. ... In Lille, Eurostar stops at Lille Europe train station, which has a large offer of high-speed trains if you want to travel on to Belgium, the Netherlands or other destinations in France.

Is Eurostar operating normally?

Brexit and Eurostar services

Rest assured our trains will still be running after 01 January 2021 and we'll continue to keep Europe connected after Brexit. Read the latest essential information for travel after Brexit.

Is there border control on Eurostar?

Yes, there will be security and passport checks at the Eurostar departure building in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. That's why we recommend getting to the station nice and early.

What security checks are there on Eurostar?

There is a bag check and metal detector to go through before you board, but that is about it. None of the restrictions that airlines have about what you can take on board.

Is Lille worth visiting?

Being the fourth-largest urban area in the country, Lille might just top the list of the most underrated French city. ... Located close to the Belgian border, there is much to do and see that is worth visiting for; in your next France visit.

Does the Eurostar to Brussels stop at Lille?

Where does Eurostar go? Discover all of Eurostar's destinations - with trains direct to Paris, Brussels, Lille, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, as well as our connecting destinations in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, with an easy change in either Paris, Lille or Brussels.

Why is Eurostar so expensive?

Fundamentally Eurostar train tickets are so expensive because it is run to maximise the profit to Eurostar Int. Ltd, not to maximise the number of journeys or modal share against flying.

Does the Eurostar go underwater?

Eurostar is the service that allows you to catch a train from London to Paris and beyond. There's a sea in the way, of course, but Eurostar dives under it, using the 31-mile Channel Tunnel. Work on the tunnel began in 1988, and it was finally opened for business in 1994, costing £4.6 billion.

Can Eurostar tickets be Cancelled?

If you booked at eurostar.com, you can cancel your trip and get a refund until up to 60 days after your planned departure - except on Netherlands routes.

Do they check passports on Eurostar?

When you arrive to catch your train, your face will be scanned and matched to the selfie and your passport snap – and you'll be able to pass through passport control and any ticket checks without needing physical documents.

How does passport control work on Eurostar?

If you're travelling from Marne la Vallée, our team will scan your tickets. If you're travelling from Lyon, Avignon and Marseille, simply board the train - our team will check your tickets at the door. You'll get off the train and go through security and passport control at Lille Europe.

Do you show passport on Eurostar?

All passengers must show a valid passport or ID card (for EEA citizens and Swiss nationals) at one of our manned passport desks after they've passed through security. French Controls: ... All other passengers must go to one of the manned passport booths instead.