‘DAM TRAIN TOOK THREE HOURS reads the headline of The Sun
on 6 April 2018. “While many foodies go by Eurostar to sample the
gastronomical delights of Paris and wider France, I was on its new
route to the Netherlands (...)”. Nothing but love from this Sun journalist who “got off at Rotterdam after a three-hour journey,
ready to explore”. She found the Markthal to be “impressive” and just couldn’t choose from the
overwhelming selection of “seriously cool bars” and “reasonably-priced” places to eat.
The direct three-hour train connection between London and Rotterdam, a new service by
the Eurostar since April, has opened a new door to our city. Jannelieke Aalstein, deputy director
of Rotterdam Partners, and her colleagues ensure that this door remains open, whether
it’s for business or pleasure.
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This article is published in STRICT magazine. You can read the full story online: https://rotterdam-centraldistrict.nl/strict/