SNP call for Eurostar link to boost Scottish tourism
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Scotland’s transport minister is calling for talks on new connections for the Caledonian Sleeper train in London to help save Eurostar from bankruptcy and boost direct tourism from the rest of Europe.
Michael Matheson stepped in as concern grows about the future of the Channel rail operator.
Passenger numbers plummeted because of the covid crisis and only one train a day currently runs from London to Paris.
Despite the looming financial disaster, there are signs of a political deadlock between the UK and French authorities over who should move first in any bail out.