Virgin Trains has been granted track access by the Office of Rail and Road to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel tunnel to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam starting in 2030, challenging Eurostar's monopoly on the route.

UK · 2026-08-17

1. Step 1 · The triggerVirgin Trains receives regulatory approval to operate services through the Channel Tunnel.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onIncreased competition on routes to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam challenges Eurostar's pricing power.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onPotential for lower ticket prices and enhanced service offerings as Virgin Trains enters the market.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youShifts in consumer travel preferences towards rail over air travel due to improved options.

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Source: The Guardian Business

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