London to Paris Train Explained to People Who Forgot Borders
The London to Paris Train and the Disappearing Border
The London to Paris train makes two ancient rivals feel uncomfortably close. You leave London, sit politely, and arrive in Paris with minimal drama. According to the Eurostar official site, the journey takes just over two hours. Historically, this would have required armies.
Modern Europe prefers seating assignments.
Why the London to Paris Train Feels Unnatural
The train undermines distance. It turns national identity into a snack break. Passengers cross borders faster than opinions. Cultural differences are compressed into carriage announcements.
The BBC Travel coverage of Eurostar notes the routes efficiency. Travelers note the emotional whiplash.
Eyewitness Accounts From the Tunnel
Passengers report brief moments of reflection while under the Channel. Someone always checks their phone, as if signal might matter.
Arrival feels abrupt and sophisticated.
London Versus Paris in Motion
Leaving London feels practical. Arriving in Paris feels intentional. The train acts as a translator.
Coffee standards change immediately.
The Future of the London to Paris Train
The train will continue shrinking Europe, one ticket at a time. Borders will remain on paper.
In London, even departure is efficient.
Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. Contact: editor@prat.uk
