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Virgin bids to operate Channel Tunnel services

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.

Virgin Trains' Channel Tunnel bid rejected by regulators

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.

Eurostar delays after Kent power failure strand thousands

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.

EU border system threatens Eurostar chaos

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 strike threat: Summer travel chaos looms

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.

Testing Britain's Most Expensive Train - The Verdict

A journalist's firsthand experience on Britain's priciest rail route exposes the stark reality of luxury train travel versus budget alternatives. Discover what £245 really buys you on this eye-opening journey.

Sydney Train Chaos: Overstretched Wire from 2020 Blamed

An official report has found that a critical overhead wire failure, which brought Sydney's train network to a standstill, occurred because the wire was stretched beyond its breaking point during installation in 2020.

Heathrow Cyber Attack Causes Flight Chaos & Cancellations

Heathrow Airport is reeling from a severe cyber attack, causing mass cancellations, severe delays, and travel chaos for thousands of passengers. The incident has grounded flights to key European hubs like Berlin and Brussels.

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