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Eurostar steps up services to Amsterdam

Eurostar has put tickets on sale for its third daily service direct from London to Rotterdam and Amsterdam.

The third service, which starts on June 11, comes amid customer demand following the popularity of the new route to the Netherlands that was launched in April last year.

The increased frequency provides more travel options, making it easier for passengers to choose the environmental benefits of high-speed rail over flying. A Eurostar journey from London to Amsterdam results in 80% less carbon per passenger than a flight, and the third service will bring the high-speed rail company's capacity on the route to the equivalent of 12 flights per day.

Mike Cooper, chief executive of the rail company, said: ?Our new route to the Netherlands has been met with strong demand from our customers, who increasingly value the ease, comfort and seamless experience of high-speed rail. A third train each day will boost capacity whilst offering more choice and flexibility to travellers connecting between these European cities.?

Visit www.eurostar.com to find out more.