Virgin's Channel Tunnel Bid Challenges Eurostar Monopoly
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate cross-Channel train services, potentially breaking Eurostar's monopoly and creating new London-Paris travel options.
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate cross-Channel train services, potentially breaking Eurostar's monopoly and creating new London-Paris travel options.
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate Channel Tunnel services, challenging Eurostar's monopoly and promising enhanced London-to-Europe rail travel with competitive pricing and Virgin's signature customer experience.
The Office of Rail and Road rejects Virgin Trains' application to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, dealing a significant setback to Richard Branson's rail ambitions between London and European destinations.
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Thousands of Eurostar passengers experienced significant disruption and overnight delays following a major power failure near Ebbsfleet International, with many facing compensation claims and alternative travel arrangements.
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Eurostar announces revolutionary double-decker trains for Channel Tunnel routes, promising increased capacity and enhanced passenger experience on London-Paris and London-Amsterdam services from 2026.
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Discover how Eurostar's new high-capacity double-decker trains will revolutionise cross-Channel travel with increased seating and enhanced passenger experience from 2026.
Eurostar announces revolutionary double-decker trains that will dramatically increase passenger capacity and transform the London-Paris travel experience from 2030.
Critical maintenance issues with French-built trains could disrupt Eurostar services between London and European destinations including Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam, raising concerns about cross-Channel travel reliability.
British travellers face potential two-hour queues as EU's new Entry/Exit System threatens to disrupt Eurostar services from November 2024, with St Pancras International unprepared for biometric checks.
Eurostar passengers face new EU Entry/Exit System questions when booking London to Paris trips. Discover how Brexit-era border changes will affect your journey times and paperwork requirements.
Holiday chaos looms as Eurostar workers overwhelmingly back strike action, threatening to halt all cross-Channel services between London, Paris and Brussels during peak summer season.
Cross-Channel rail services face severe disruption as RMT union members plan December strikes over working conditions, threatening holiday travel plans for thousands.
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The iconic Caledonian Sleeper service has triumphantly returned with upgraded carriages and enhanced amenities, offering travellers a magical overnight journey between London and Scotland's most breathtaking destinations.
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Austrian Railways' popular overnight service connecting Paris with Berlin and Vienna faces unexpected termination, dealing a blow to sustainable travel advocates across Europe.
French rail operator SNCF confirms termination of iconic overnight service connecting Paris with Berlin and Vienna, marking another setback for European night train revival efforts.
New EU border controls threaten to create airport-style queues at London St Pancras, with Eurostar fearing passenger numbers could be slashed by 30%.
Major disruption hits cross-Channel travel with Eurostar services cancelled and severe delays at the Port of Dover following a Eurotunnel power outage, stranding thousands of passengers.
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A British wheelchair user's journey from Brussels to London descends into chaos as a Eurostar train error leaves him stranded 100km away in Rotterdam, sparking outrage over disabled travel rights.