Yea, you can't do that anymore. Things like big screwdrivers, large bladed objects are definitely a no-no, but I've been OK with more specialist things like crimping, punch-down & testing tools. The good news is that whilst the definitions are vague, you can e-mail Eurostar customer services with a photo and measurements of the items you propose to take and they will email back a definitive "OK", or "not OK". Takes the stress out of security as I guess it gives you something you can show them if they query it. Bit better than airlines where the rules are a lottery depending on random factors in each country/airport.
Big new issue is also now of course customs, you run the risk of having expensive tools confiscated or duties levied if you don't have a carnet or other import/export paperwork for them. On Tue, 11 Apr 2023 at 11:03, Tom Storey <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all. > > Many years ago I took a Peli case full of tools with me on the Eurostar to > Paris. That was while the world was probably a little less serious than it > is in these days, and the only thing they seemed to be interested in with > my pen style VFL, but didnt otherwise cause me any bother or seem to care. > > Thought I might ask, if anyone is familiar with this practice in more > recent times, are there generally any troubles taking things like > screwdrivers, knives box cutters, scissors and other misc tools with you on > board? It is "officially against the rules", but they dont seem to have a > concept of checked baggage which I would otherwise happily pay for. > > Thanks! > -- -- Rob Pickering, [email protected]
