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Richard Branson’s Virgin Trains could finally make Stratford International ‘international’

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The Independent UK · Sep 9

This London station could finally get international trains as Virgin eyes France route

High-speed rivals to Eurostar could operate from a wider range of railway stations in a challenge to the cross-Channel operator

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Richard Branson’s next stop: Paris and beyond as he takes on Eurostar

The billionaire businessman faces a David-and-Goliath battle to challenge Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly and bring some Virgin magic to the cross-Channel route

Evening Standard · Sep 7

Virgin Trains a step closer to running services to Europe in blow to Eurostar

Operator granted UK track access for as many as 20 daily return trains to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Virgin Trains gets green light to run trains between London and Paris

Sir Richard Branson’s company gets regulatory approval to run up to 20 new daily return services between London and the continent

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Virgin Trains step closer to launching London-Europe services to rival Eurostar

The company wants to run as many as 20 daily return trips through the Channel Tunnel

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Eurostar competitor orders 19 high-speed trains to go from London to Paris

Ferrovie dello State Italiane (FS Group) has signed an agreement with Hitachi Rail for the supply of 19 new high-speed trains

Evening Standard · Aug 11

Eurostar to cut boarding time as station boss pledges ‘really quick process’

St Pancras queues have become ‘the equivalent of an airport departure lounge’, according to rail CCO

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Eurostar passenger numbers hit new record but double-deck trains crucial to further growth

Train operator sees increase of 500,000 passengers on 2024 – with total of 12.2m journeys on its core London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord route

Evening Standard · Jan 14

Eurostar launches flash ticket sale for thousands of train seats

Passengers are able to book budget breaks to Europe ahead of Christmas

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025