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GoVolta low-cost rail service expansion

Overview

Dutch low-cost, open-access train operator GoVolta is expanding its budget rail services between the Netherlands and France. Initially, the company announced a service connecting Amsterdam Centraal to Paris-Gare du Nord starting this upcoming winter, positioning itself as an affordable alternative to Eurostar with tickets starting at approximately $22.

Following this, the company announced a direct daily service starting December 14 between Rotterdam Centraal and Paris Gare du Nord. This route will include stops in Antwerp, Ghent-Sint-Pieters, Arras, and Amiens. To maintain low fares, GoVolta will utilize the standard railway network instead of high-speed lines, resulting in longer travel times. One-way tickets for the Rotterdam-Paris route are expected to start at 19 euros when booked well in advance.

Entities

GoVolta · Eurostar · Ryanair · Virgin Trains · Amsterdam

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    GoVolta to launch Rotterdam-Paris rail service

    GoVolta will launch a direct daily train service between Rotterdam and Paris starting December 14, offering one-way tickets from 19 euros using the standard rail network.

  2. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    GoVolta to launch low-cost rail service between Amsterdam and Paris

    New Dutch rail operator GoVolta will launch low-cost train services between Amsterdam and Paris this winter, with fares starting at approximately $22.

Sources

31mag.nl · europesays.com · soldionline.it · tothemaonline.com