Virgin confirms high-speed rail rival to Eurostar
Virgin Group announces revolutionary high-speed rail service connecting London to European cities, promising faster journeys and lower fares in direct competition with Eurostar.
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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.
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.
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains Transform London-Paris Travel
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.
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains Transform London-Paris Route
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's Double-Decker Trains to Transform Cross-Channel Travel
Eurostar announces revolutionary double-decker trains that will dramatically increase passenger capacity and transform the London-Paris travel experience from 2030.
Eurostar services threatened by French train maintenance crisis
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.
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's new EU border checks for London-Paris travellers
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.
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.
Eurostar Christmas strike chaos as RMT announces walkouts
Cross-Channel rail services face severe disruption as RMT union members plan December strikes over working conditions, threatening holiday travel plans for thousands.
Eurostar warns of permanent border chaos for UK travellers
New EU border controls threaten to create airport-style queues at London St Pancras, with Eurostar fearing passenger numbers could be slashed by 30%.
Eurostar chaos as Eurotunnel power failure halts services
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.
Eurostar error strands wheelchair user in Rotterdam
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.
UK Border Chaos: New Home Office System Fails at St Pancras & Dover
Exclusive: Passengers at London St Pancras and the Port of Dover endure massive delays and chaos following the botched rollout of a new Home Office border system, raising serious concerns about UK border readiness.
Eurostar Passengers Face Fingerprinting in New EU Border Checks
Eurostar travellers will undergo new biometric border controls from next month, including fingerprinting and facial photographs. Rail bosses promise a 'smooth and seamless' process despite the enhanced EU Entry/Exit System checks.
Eurostar Chaos: All Services Cancelled Due to Tunnel Flooding
Severe flooding in the Channel Tunnel has caused the cancellation of all Eurostar services, stranding thousands of passengers and triggering major travel disruption between the UK and mainland Europe.
Labour Day gridlock as cars overtake NJ residential street
Residents of a quiet New Jersey neighbourhood were left furious after their Labour Day weekend was ruined by hundreds of motorists using their street as a shortcut to bypass severe traffic on the main highway, causing hours of gridlock and safety concerns
London-Berlin rail competition heats up for Channel routes
A fierce battle is underway between London and Berlin to become Europe's premier hub for high-speed cross-Channel rail services, with new operators and routes set to transform travel between the UK and mainland Europe by 2025.
Virgin Trains and Eurostar partner with Alstom
Virgin Trains and Eurostar join forces with Alstom to revolutionise high-speed rail travel with cutting-edge technology and enhanced passenger experiences.
Eurostar chaos: Power outage cancels trains
A major power outage has thrown Eurostar services into disarray, leaving thousands of passengers stranded amid widespread cancellations and delays.
Hawaii tsunami alert grounds flights
A tsunami warning has triggered travel chaos in Hawaii, with flights cancelled and coastal evacuations underway. Authorities urge residents to seek higher ground as powerful waves loom.
Ryanair baggage chaos: Passenger's shocking ordeal
A furious Ryanair passenger reveals the truth behind her baggage nightmare at the airport, sparking outrage among travellers.
Birmingham Airport responds to TUI flight ban demands
Airport bosses have addressed demands to ban TUI flights following a chaotic incident involving a stag party. Passengers were left furious after the group's behaviour caused significant delays.
Italy's overcrowded beaches drive rich to superyachts
Italy's holiday hotspots are bursting at the seams as tourists cram into beaches, prompting the rich to escape the crowds on luxury superyachts. Shocking footage reveals the stark contrast between packed shores and exclusive offshore retreats.
Passenger trapped in plane toilet forces emergency landing
A Perth-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger became trapped in a malfunctioning toilet, leading to a mid-air panic and crew intervention.
Sunbed wars erupt at Cape Verde hotel
Tensions rise at a popular Cape Verde resort as holidaymakers battle for the best sunbeds, leading to heated confrontations and early morning queues.
Monkeys stampede over fallen cable at Indian temple
A group of monkeys caused mayhem at a temple in India after panicking over a fallen electric cable, leading to a dramatic stampede captured on video.
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