Virgin receives track access to launch Eurostar rival in 2030

British group Virgin received high-speed rail access through the Channel Tunnel, an element needed to launch a rival service to Eurostar, which has held a monopoly on passenger services through the tunnel since 1994.

British group Virgin received high-speed rail access through the Channel Tunnel, an element needed to launch a rival service to Eurostar, which has held a monopoly on passenger services through the tunnel since 1994.

EXCLUSIVE: Christian Wolmar said he was not normally convinced competition was the answer to transport problems, but believed the cross-Channel market was an exception.

Virgin Trains gets green light to rival Eurostar with UK services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030  GB News

Virgin Trains given major green light to rival Eurostar from 2030  ITVX

The Office of Rail and Road said it had granted approval for Sir Richard Branson’s company to run up to 20 new daily return services.

The Office of Rail and Road said it had granted approval for Sir Richard Branson’s company to run up to 20 new daily return services.

The Office of Rail and Road said it had granted approval for Sir Richard Branson’s company to run up to 20 new daily return services.