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FS Group to launch UK-Europe rail rival by 2029

Italian state rail firm FS Group plans new London-Paris trains via the Channel Tunnel by 2029, breaking Eurostar's 31-year monopoly and rivalling Virgin. Read the full story.

New Rail Rival for Eurostar and Virgin from Italy

Italian state rail firm FS Group plans to launch UK-Europe services by 2029, breaking Eurostar's 31-year monopoly. Backed by US equity, it will rival Virgin's 2030 launch. Read the full story.

Eurostar chaos leaves 25,000 passengers stranded

Thousands of Eurostar passengers face severe disruption after a power failure in the Channel Tunnel. Services cancelled, with no compensation for hotel costs. Full story on the ongoing travel chaos.

World's Longest Rail Tunnel to Open in 2032

The Brenner Base Tunnel, a £7.4bn engineering marvel, will become the world's longest underground railway in 2032, connecting Austria and Italy. Discover the details of this historic project.

World's Longest Underwater Tunnel Approved in China

China greenlights the world's longest underwater tunnel, a 76-mile high-speed rail link that will cut travel between Dalian and Yantai from 6 hours to 40 minutes. Discover the engineering marvel's impact.

Melbourne Metro Tunnel Opens, Sparks Travel Debate

The opening of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel is celebrated, but a letter argues metros must serve all travellers, not just commuters, for truly sustainable cities. Read the call for a broader vision.

Ghostly Greenwich Foot Tunnel: London's Haunted Walkway

Explore the eerie history of London's Greenwich Foot Tunnel, a century-old passage under the Thames where ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena are frequently reported. Discover the chilling stories.

Melbourne's £11bn Metro Tunnel Opens to Public

Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel has officially opened, adding five new stations and a crucial cross-city rail link. Discover how this £11bn project aims to reshape the city's future.

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