Brit holiday boost as £1.7 billion deal could see more trains to Europe

The operator is set to launch its new route in 2029. 18:29, Sun, Aug 16, 2026 Updated: 18:30, Sun, Aug 16, 2026 One of FS Italiane Group's Trenitalia high-speed Frecciarossa trains travels through France (Image: Getty)An Italian train company is planning to launch services through the Channel Tunnel. The FS Italiane Group, Italy’s state-owned railway company, has reportedly ordered 19 new high-speed trains as part of a new cross-border route between Paris and London.The deal worth around £1.7 billion (2 billion euros) is also expected to see FS — through its subsidiary Trenitalia France — expand services on its Paris to Lyon, Paris to Milan and Paris to Marseille routes. Its Paris to London service through the Channel Tunnel is scheduled to launch in 2029. It is said the new trains will ha