London to Paris or Milan? Eurostar rival sets out plans for high-speed European links from St Pancras The announcement is the latest to boost hopes of a major breakthrough in cross-Channel rail travel Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025
‘Groundbreaking’ scheme that could cut train fares between UK and Europe unveiled The news comes on the brink of an announcement from Virgin regarding new rail services between the UK and Europe The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
St Pancras plans 'turn up and go' trains to Europe after Race Across The World sparks demand for international rail travel Passengers ‘able to depart for Europe 15 minutes after arriving at station’ Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025
Cross-Channel train services to be cheaper to run as operator cuts charges LSPH chief executive announces ‘groundbreaking proposal’ intended to grow international rail travel from the UK The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025
Eurostar rivals given ‘green signal’ for cross-Channel trains: What could it mean for passengers? Breaking Eurostar’s monopoly was never going to be easy, but a handful of courageous rail companies are keen to make it happen. Euronews · Apr 2, 2025
Virgin says ‘no more major hurdles’ to running cross-Channel trains Company says it has ‘green signal’ after rail regulator suggests space at Eurostar depot can be freed up for rivals The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025
Eurostar rival gets ‘green signal’ for Channel Tunnel trains Virgin Group poised to announce challenger to Eurostar after key hurdle overcome The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025
Virgin Group poised to announce challenger to Eurostar after key hurdle overcome Sir Richard Branson’s company said it hopes to make an announcement shortly about services to rival Eurostar The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025
Eurostar rivals say 'green signal' has been given to run trains through Channel Tunnel Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group says there are ‘no more major hurdles to overcome’ for it to launch services rivalling Eurostar Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025
Third potential Eurostar rival bids to deliver ‘further destinations’ from London Gemini says it wants to operate trains connecting London with Paris and Brussels The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025
EES to launch in October 2025. How will the border check system affect crossing times? The EES requires all borders to install new scanners - most will not be ready on the launch day. Euronews · Mar 18, 2025
Sir Richard Branson plots end to Eurostar's 30-year monopoly with $900bn Virgin fundraise Branson's Virgin Group confirmed a mammoth fundraising plan that could see Virgin operate a Eurostar alternative by the end of the decade. Fortune · Mar 10, 2025
Virgin aims to raise £700m to rival Eurostar on cross-Channel trains Richard Branson’s group plans rail routes linking London to Paris and Brussels, and maybe Amsterdam The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025
Eurostar chaos: ‘You’re on your own,’ stranded passengers are told The Man Who Pays His Way: Monopoly on London-Paris trains can’t end soon enough The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025 Eurostar London-Paris train services resume after WWII bomb removed Trains to and from the French capital were cancelled on Friday after the bomb was found near railway tracks in Paris
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2025 Eurostar resumes London-Paris services after unexploded WWII bomb removed The bomb was found near railway tracks in Paris at around 4am on Friday, forcing Eurostar to cancel all trains to and from the French capital.
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International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025 Tears, Ruined Plans As WWII Bomb Halts Paris-London Trains From missed funerals to scrambled birthday plans, the travellers caught in the cancellation Friday of Paris-London trains were left bewildered and, in some cases, in tears.
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 Eurostar to resume London-Paris services on Saturday The company said it will run one extra service in each direction on Saturday in addition to its usual timetable.
International Business Times UK · Mar 7, 2025 Eurostar Cancellations Today: How To Get A Refund And Where Did The Bomb Come From Eurostar services between Paris, London, and Brussels were suspended after an unexploded WWII bomb was discovered near Gare du Nord, causing major travel disruptions.
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 How to get to Paris from London: Flight and ferry options as Eurostar trains cancelled by WWII bomb Exclusive: All possible air and coach options appear to have been bought up already
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 Train passengers left frustrated by Eurostar suspension All 32 trains scheduled to operate between London and Paris on Friday were cancelled.
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International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025 Thousands Stranded As WWII Bomb Paralyses Paris Train Station The unearthing of a 500-kilogram World War II bomb near tracks outside Paris on Friday halted traffic and stranded thousands of passengers in one of the biggest rail disruptions in the French capital in years.