Eurostar Chunnel Train Luggage Policies

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Baggage services is not offered for 1st  or 2nd class travelers, but there are trolleys available which can be taken directly to the train. There are porters available for a nominal surcharge.

First Class travelers have an attendant on each car.

2 bags per/passenger are allowed

Bags can be stored at end of train car and/or over head racks.

Wheelchair Passengers: There are not any special boarding procedures per say,

  • A ramp will be available and you will be assisted by Eurostar staff when boarding the train. Please arrive at the Eurostar terminal at least 60 minutes before departure and notify a member of staff that you require assistance.

Items that cannot be carried

Items that can be  taken as registered luggage only

Flick knives/ lock knives. Gravity knives and any other knife with a blade over 3 inches in length. (standard folding knives with a blade no longer than 3 inches/75mm are permitted to be carried) Open razors
Unlicensed firearms including replicas and de-activated firearms. Authorised firearms not requiring a certificate (such as compressed gas or air powered match pistols)
Ammunition of any calibre and quantity Licensed firearms: A valid firearms certificate and a European firearms pass is required.  Travellers must check in advance with the authorities of the departing and boarding destination.  The firearm must not be loaded with any ammunition
All explosives (including fireworks) and imitation explosives or devices such as toy hand grenades Swords (including fencing swords), sword sticks and other ceremonial weapons
All items containing incapacitating gas (including CS gas sprays) Crossbows, Crossbow bolts, longbows, longbow arrows and starting pistols (subject to prior approval and verification
Inflammable substances such as lighter fuel and methylated spirits except in minimal quantities (i.e contained in a lighter or utensil. Dangerous sporting equipment such as spearguns
Any item made. adapted or intended for use as an offensive weapon
Any banned item in the country of boarding or destination

24 Oct. 2006

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