Uber deal with Channel Tunnel trains will allow users to book tickets to Europe on app
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How Uber deal will change rail travel to Paris and Brussels
- Uber has partnered with Gemini Trains to offer train ticket booking to mainland Europe through the Uber app.
- Gemini Trains plans to launch international rail services from London St Pancras to Paris and Brussels, with future expansion to other European destinations.
- The partnership involves co-branding the train services, similar to Uber's collaboration with river boat company Thames Clippers, but Gemini Trains will maintain operational control.
- Gemini Trains is in the process of acquiring 10 new trains for the venture and has applied for access to Eurostar's maintenance depot.
- Other organisations developing proposals to launch rival services include billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Italy’s state-owned railway company FS Italiane Group.