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Virgin Trains on track to challenge Eurostar cross-Channel monopoly with access to key depot
October 30, 2025Richard Branson’s train company is a step closer to challenging Eurostar’s monopoly on transporting passengers across the Channel after the UK rail regulator approved Virgin Trains’ application to use a key depot in east London. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) approved Virgin’s application to use the Temple Mills depot in Leyton – which […]
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Virgin aims to raise £700m to rival Eurostar on cross-Channel trains
March 9, 2025Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is aiming to raise £700m to fund its plan to launch cross-Channel rail services that would compete with Eurostar. Virgin, which previously operated intercity trains in Britain including between London and Glasgow, plans to start rail services connecting the UK capital with Paris and Brussels. It would also look to run […]
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