In a significant move, Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train service of the UK is to introduce new extra services for the summer connecting St Pancras International/Ashford International and Disneyland Resort Paris, with effect from Thursday, the 18th July 2008. Interestingly, these extra services are to add about 33,000 seats over the existing number to and from the resort. The tickets are to go on sale from 18th March 2008.

The direct services operated on daily basis to Disneyland Resort Paris have always enjoyed a great popularity. In addition, the demand has further increased with the opening of St Pancras International. In addition, the launch of High Speed 1, the UK's first 186 mph line, during last November has further boosted the traffic in this route. The new extra direct trains are scheduled to run on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday with departures from London St Pancras International/Ashford International. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the services will depart from Disneyland Resort Paris.

Simon Montague, Eurostar's Director of Communications, observed, "These extra services will make it even easier for families and friends to visit Europe's leading tourist attraction during the summer holidays. The midday departure times are ideal for travellers living in towns and cities beyond London, who can buy through fares and use domestic rail to St Pancras International, King's Cross and Euston to connect with Eurostar high-speed trains".

Visit www.eurostar.com for tickets.