Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
UK regulator ORR granted Virgin access for up to 20 daily return services linking London, Dover and the Channel Tunnel from October 2030.
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“Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services”
Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Key points
- UK regulator ORR grants track access for Virgin to run up to 20 daily return services.
- Agreement covers 1 October 2030 to 31 December 2040, linking London to Dover and Channel Tunnel.
- Virgin must secure rolling stock and safety approvals before services start.
- Eurostar currently has a monopoly on Channel Tunnel passenger services.
- Virgin plans to buy 12 high-speed trains from Alstom for the route.
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UK regulator ORR granted Virgin access for up to 20 daily return services linking London, Dover and the Channel Tunnel from October 2030.