This from George Cross...
According to Reuters:
German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG is in talks with Britain about running its trains on the country's only high-speed railway, in a move that could break rival Eurostar's monopoly.
As my Grandfather observed: "Nice of them to ask this time."
UPDATE: This from Hat-maker...
I note that Eurostar has rebranded a set to mark de Gaulle’s flight to exile in London seventy years ago.
With similar French victories in mind can we look forward to a Class 373 liveried to celebrate France's World Cup football team flying home in economy class?
UPDATE: This, surprisingly, from the late President Charles de Gaulle...
Non.