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.
Key points
From BBC’s report- 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.
Why it matters. Virgin’s planned services would challenge Eurostar’s monopoly under an agreement running until 31 December 2040.
What to watch. Virgin must buy 12 Alstom high-speed trains and secure rolling stock and safety approvals before services begin.
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