Because of the Belgium Train Crash, Eurostar suspended all train service to Brussels. Instead, passengers (including me) were put on the train to Paris and had to change to coaches in Lille. Other than the smelly, dirty Eurostar car, we also got stuck before the tunnel for about 30 minutes. Ten minutes into the wait, an announcement was made, saying we would sit there for another 20 mins. The next Eurostar was scheduled to depart from St. Pancras 30 mins later, and it passed my train in Lille. At least we didn't get stuck inside the tunnel, like these poor folk the next day.
I was amused by the announcements that the train manager was making. Up until the tunnel, in English first, then French, after the tunnel, in French, then in English.
What was interesting was the way he spoke French.
You can hear an announcement about the delay here.
I spent a nice day in Lille, touring VAL, the first fully-automated heavy rail system in the world and walked around the city for a bit.
Brussels was also very nice! I met some new friends and toured the city.
I was amused by the announcements that the train manager was making. Up until the tunnel, in English first, then French, after the tunnel, in French, then in English.
What was interesting was the way he spoke French.
You can hear an announcement about the delay here.
I spent a nice day in Lille, touring VAL, the first fully-automated heavy rail system in the world and walked around the city for a bit.
Brussels was also very nice! I met some new friends and toured the city.
