Eurostar insists new EU border checks will cause ‘no queues’
Eurostar has invested over £11 million in border upgrades and will use 49 kiosks to speed biometric registration, aiming for no queues during the six-month EES rollout phase.
- UK train passengers at London St Pancras will face 'no queues' due to the new EU border checks, according to Eurostar.
- Eurostar confirmed it is fully prepared for the Entry Exit System launching on October 12, without requesting earlier arrivals.
- Passengers are expected to take an average of 90 seconds for the kiosk process, as mentioned by Eurostar.
- Simon Lejeune, Eurostar's chief safety and stations officer, stated, 'We are ready' and emphasized collaboration with border colleagues to ensure a smooth process and 'no queues' for customers.
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European Union’s Entry Exit System to Impact UK Travelers Starting October: Eurostar Prepares for Smooth Border Checks- Here’s what you need to Know
The European Union's Entry Exit System (EES) launches on October 12, 2025, impacting UK travelers. Eurostar has prepared to ensure smooth border checks at St Pancras, Dover, and Folkestone.
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