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Travellers in Germany could soon be able to hop on a non-stop train all the way to London, according to a new idea pitched by Eurotunnel operator Getlink and London St Pancras station.

New direct train routes from London to Germany, Switzerland and France could open as part of plans to boost passenger numbers at St Pancras station. London St. Pancras Highspeed, which owns the station and operates the track to the Channel Tunnel in Folkestone,

Possible new routes include direct trains from London to Bordeaux, Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva, Marseille, and Zurich.

International train travel from London St Pancras could be set for a major expansion, potentially connecting the UK capital directly with destinations like Germany, Switzerland and even Italy.

London St Pancras Highspeed has agreed a plan with Eurotunnel owner Getlink to establish new direct rail links to Germany, Switzerland and France

Eurostar runs trains to Lille, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Since Brexit, the number of destinations it serves from London has shrunk, with Eurostar abandoning routes to the Mediterranean, the French Alps and Disneyland Paris.

London St Pancras Highspeed has also partnered with Getlink, the French firm that operates the Channel Tunnel, with the aim of growing international rail links between the UK and Europe. Due to high passenger demand in these regions, Getlink told Metro they hope new direct services could serve five major European cities.

Plans are underway to almost triple the capacity of London’s St Pancras station, which will bring new train services to European destinations.