Competition in European high-speed transportation is on the rise

Startup Heuro, founded in July 2023, aims to become a serious competitor to Eurostar in high-speed transportation between Amsterdam, Paris, and London, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The plan includes launching 16 routes between Amsterdam and Paris, as well as 15 routes between Amsterdam and London, surpassing the current capacity of Eurostar.

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Heuro seeks to attract air travelers by offering affordable prices and a high level of service.

The company is currently in talks with investors from the United States and Switzerland regarding funding for the purchase of trains capable of accommodating up to 550 passengers and reaching speeds of 300 km/h.

Partnerships with European high-speed train manufacturers are also under consideration.

The emphasis is placed on leveraging the liberalization of the European passenger railway market.

In October 2023, another startup, Evolyn, announced plans to initiate transportation through the Channel Tunnel between London and Paris, highlighting interest in this direction.

Competition in this sector is intensifying, considering the plans of other companies like Evolyn and the long-term prospects of Eurostar, which aims to transport up to 30 million passengers annually by 2030.

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