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Virgin to launch a rival train service through the Channel Tunnel

8 days ago
https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson-blog/all-abroad-virgin-is-on-track-to-launch-a-rival-train-service-through-the
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  • #rail travel
  • #Virgin
  • #Channel Tunnel
  • Virgin has received approval to launch a rival international train service through the Channel Tunnel.
  • The service aims to connect London St Pancras with Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam by 2030, with potential expansion across Europe.
  • Virgin plans to introduce competition to end the 30-year monopoly on the cross-Channel route.
  • The company will collaborate with Alstom to order 12 state-of-the-art Avelia Stream trains for the service.
  • Virgin aims to bring innovation and a unique travel experience to the Channel Tunnel route.
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