Feature Article
St Pancras International
New high speed Southeastern services to Kent at St Pancras International
© London and Continental Railways
It has been two years since the re-opening of St Pancras International. The station, with more than 40 shops, a fresh produce market, (and of course Europe’s longest Champagne Bar) continues to flourish. Last year, despite the recession, the station’s income grew 20% year on year, exceeding sales targets. Last year the station was voted the most romantic railway station in London, proving St Pancras International has put the romance back into rail travel. It celebrated by setting a new world record for the most couples hugging in one place!
Significantly, the year ended with Southeastern launching the full high speed domestic service on HS1 - a first in the UK. Southeastern will run the 7 minute Javelin service during 2012 taking over 25,000 spectators an hour to the Olympic Park.
