Eurostar for the third quarter reported stable passenger numbers and a 5 percent drop in sales revenue versus a year earlier "as companies advised their employees to steer clear of [London] in the run-up to the Olympics,"

according to Eurostar. Currency exchange rates also impacted sales for the high-speed rail provider, which links the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. "Looking ahead to the end of the year, the outlook is strong," according to chief executive Nicolas Petrovic. "Bookings have bounced back and we are now seeing a return to more typical travel patterns."