Branson lines up £500m train order to smash Eurostar monopoly
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is preparing an order for a dozen high-speed trains as it bids to break Eurostar’s ...
HS1 told to reduce charges to train companies using line in bid to boost passengers
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the government regulator, announced that it is directing HS1 to lower its charges for both ...
6 of the best European sleeper trains for 2025
From luxury options to budget pods, there are lots of exciting new opportunities to sleep on the go. These six new routes ...
Four scrapped Eurostar routes from the UK that you may not know about as Virgin plots rival trains
WITH just five direct routes from the UK to Europe by train, many may not realise just how many destinations Eurostar once travelled to. And with Virgin announcing plans to order a new fleet of ...
New £500m high-speed trains could compete with Eurostar by 2029
Virgin Group boss and billionaire Sir Richard Branson has reportedly got his eye on competing directly with Eurostar after ...
The pretty European city brimming with history just two hours from UK with £35 tickets
One such gem is only a two-hour journey from the UK. It allows you to take a step back into history with delicious foods and ...
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The new rail routes that could open if Virgin launches Eurostar rival
A challenger to Eurostar's monopoly could lead to cheaper tickets, but there are many hurdles to overcome for another ...
Picturesque European city 90 minutes from UK that is uncrowded alternative to Paris
Situated on the banks of the Deûle River, 136 miles north-northeast of Paris, Lille is the fourth largest city in France.
European city that looks like Paris with less tourists is 90 minutes from the UK
Situated on the banks of the Deûle River, 136 miles north-northeast of Paris, Lille is the fourth largest city in France.
Virgin Group speeds up train order to compete with Eurostar challenge
Virgin Group says it is close to placing a significant order for high-speed trains that is expected to shake up Eurostar's 30 ...
Update on Eurostar rival train that could take passengers from UK to top European cities
Eurostar currently offers a number of services with routes to the likes of Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from London. And ...
Opinion: Eurostar has until end of 2025 to fix firm date of return to Ashford or Ebbsfleet or we should admit defeat
Surely too, when the dreaded EU entry/exit system (finally) comes into force, it is better to spread passengers across St ...