Eurostar reverses crackdown on alcohol on board after revolt by passengers

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Eurostar has beaten a hasty retreat after its crackdown on alcohol caused a revolt by passengers.

The cross-channel train operator insisted it was all a misunderstanding, and said it had changed its guidance to ‘make it clear’ that customers can take unopened alcohol with them on the train.

It faced a backlash on social media after passengers fell foul of tough restrictions on the amount of alcohol they can carry on board.

The rules, which were quietly introduced last September, limit passengers to taking one bottle of wine, or four cans or bottles of beer.

They were banned from taking any spirits on board, despite miniature bottles of spirits being sold on the train.