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Eurostar gives special surprise to its 400 millionth passenger on London to Amsterdam journey

Eurostar marked a major milestone after surprising its 400 millionth passenger during a London to Amsterdam journey.

Published on: Jan 15, 2026, 17:26:54 IST
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Europe based rail operator Eurostar marked a major milestone by surprising its 400 millionth passenger during a routine journey from London to Amsterdam. The special moment was captured in a short video shared on the company’s official Instagram account.

Eurostar reached a landmark moment as its 400 millionth passenger received a surprise during a routine journey. (Instagram/eurostar)
Eurostar reached a landmark moment as its 400 millionth passenger received a surprise during a routine journey. (Instagram/eurostar)

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In the clip, the passenger, identified as Amy, is seen at the station as Eurostar staff gather around her, clapping and cheering. She is presented with a commemorative certificate to mark the occasion and appears pleasantly surprised by the unexpected recognition. Fellow travellers and staff join in the celebration, creating a warm and joyful scene that quickly drew attention online.

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Sharing the video, the company wrote in its caption, “Congratulations to Amy, our 400 millionth passenger, on her journey from London to Amsterdam yesterday.”

Watch the clip here:

Social media reacts with excitement and curiosity

The video sparked a wave of reactions from viewers, many expressing excitement along with a touch of envy. One user commented, “Omg how cool congratulations,” while another wrote, “She is so lucky,” reflecting how special the moment felt to many watching it unfold.

Others reacted to the scale of the milestone itself. One viewer remarked, “Wow!!! Crazy!! We have FOMO! Congrats!” Some were curious about what Amy received as part of the surprise, with a comment reading, “I hope she got upgraded.” Another simply added, “This is so cool.”

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The appreciation continued with a user saying, “I really love the surprise.”

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    Mahipal Singh Chouhan

    Mahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. He primarily covers offbeat, trending and human-interest stories, with a focus on emerging social media trends, online conversations and real-world incidents that capture public attention. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal works on identifying and developing fast-moving digital stories, adding context and journalistic perspective to viral moments while maintaining accuracy, clarity and readability for online audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling. He holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. Beyond journalism, he has a keen interest in history and sports and enjoys expanding his general knowledge.Read More

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