French transport minister says he is working with UK to keep firm going amid fall in passengers

Eurostar will get help from France and the UK to ensure it survives the pandemic, according to the French government.

The cross-Channel rail service has said its future is at risk and appealed for state aid, with passenger numbers down more than 95% on pre-pandemic levels. It now operates just one train a day each way on its London-Paris and London-Brussels routes.

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