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Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030
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Virgin Trains has been given track access for new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030, in a step forward for its plans to rival Eurostar.
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From the archive: Richard Branson sets out his vision for Virgin Rail in 1997
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In the May 1997 issue of The Railway Magazine, Editor Nick Pigott interviewed Richard Branson about Virgin Rail, the West Coast and CrossCountry franchises, proposed new trains and the challenges facing the newly privatised railway. Branson also discussed railway investment, Railtrack and his childhood interest in trains. Original introduction THE NEW RAILWAY BARONS: Richard Branson…
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Eurostar celebrates 400 million passengers
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Eurostar gave its 400 millionth passenger a first class upgrade and complimentary bottle of champagne.
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Virgin Trains to launch cross-Channel services, ending Eurostar monopoly
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Virgin Trains will launch international services through the Channel Tunnel after its application to share Eurostar’s east London depot was approved.
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Eurostar announces plans for double-decker trains on UK railways
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Eurostar plans to introduce the UK’s first major fleet of two-storey trains.
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Eurostar reports ‘encouraging’ speeds for new EU border checks at St Pancras
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The implementation of a new EU border system at London’s St Pancras railway station has been “quite encouraging”, a Eurostar executive said.
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Eurostar services disrupted by track fatalities and cable theft
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Thousands of Eurostar passengers are experiencing severe delays and cancellations following two track fatalities and cable theft.
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Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland
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Eurostar has unveiled plans to launch direct services connecting the UK with Germany and Switzerland.
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Capacity for Channel Tunnel train services to be increased, says regulator
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Spare capacity at Eurostar’s Temple Mills maintenance depot will be allocated to either a new operator or Eurostar itself, meaning more choice for passengers, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has said.
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International train fares from London could be cut by 30%
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Ticket prices for train services through the Channel Tunnel could be reduced by up to 30% if demand grows, according to a report.
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