Virgin to launch a rival train service through the Channel Tunnel
8 days ago
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- 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.