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  • Virgin targets 2030 launch for cross-Channel trains from London
  • Virgin Reveals New High-Speed Train for Planned Cross-Channel Rail Service
  • Train travel round-up: Virgin reveals cross-Channel rail plans

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ianvisits.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Virgin targets 2030 launch for cross-Channel trains from London

The company proposes 20 daily return services between London and mainland Europe, adding almost 7.5 million seats a year to the cross-Channel market.Read more ›

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railway-news.com /2 weeks ago

Virgin Reveals New High-Speed Train for Planned Cross-Channel Rail Service

Virgin has released an initial image of the Alstom high-speed trains it plans to use for a new cross-Channel rail service connecting London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from...

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travelnews.co.za /1 week ago

Train travel round-up: Virgin reveals cross-Channel rail plans

Virgin has revealed the trains it will use for cross-Channel services. The company has signed an…

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theguardian.com /2 weeks ago

Virgin unveils its future cross-Channel train as it gears up to take on Eurostar

Group plans to launch services from London in 2030 and hopes to outshine competitor with design inspiration from its airline, cruise and hotel armsFlash interiors, fancy food and m...

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dailymail.com /2 weeks ago

First look at Virgin's brand-new Channel Tunnel trains set to challenge Eurostar with routes between UK and Europe - rea...

Virgin has unveiled a first look at its brand-new trains set to link London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030.

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railwaypro.com /1 week ago

Virgin reveals what the trains set to compete with Eurostar will look like

Virgin has revealed the first images of the trains it intends to use to enter the international rail market via [...]

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express.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

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independent.co.uk /3 weeks ago

‘Underperforming’ Avanti West Coast rail services to be nationalised

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bbc.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

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ianvisits.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Avanti West Coast to be nationalised in March 2027

The train company, Avanti West Coast, will be taken into public ownership on 7th March 2027, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander will announce later today.Read more ›

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dailymail.com /1 month ago

UK's busiest long-distance train line cuts trains for Christmas to 'save taxpayers' - but route to Andy Burnham's Number...

Train operator Avanti has been given government approval to cut scores of daily services between December 7 and 23 and from January 4 to 7 to 'save taxpayers money'.

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thenational.scot /3 weeks ago

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from next year

AVANTI West Coast services will be under public ownership from March next year, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced

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timeout.com /1 month ago

London is set to get direct trains to Europe every 15 minutes

After Virgin and Trenitalia confirmed their bids to run rival services to the Eurostar, the capital will soon be much better connected to the Continent

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railway-news.com /1 week ago

CrossCountry to Introduce Additional Voyager Trains into Service

CrossCountry has announced plans to introduce eight additional Voyager trains into service, strengthening its long-distance fleet. The trains, which have been secured through a col...

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theguardian.com /3 weeks ago

Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March

Rail operator linking London to Birmingham, the north-west and Glasgow had highest number of cancellations across networkAvanti West Coast will be renationalised in spring, as Andy...

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independent.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised as Burnham declares ‘enough is enough’

Nationalisation will be supported by a plan to improve infrastructure, reduce delays and improve passenger experience, the Government said

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dailymail.com /3 weeks ago

Burnham to nationalise UK's busiest rail route in months: West Coast Main Line to be taken over 'at earliest opportunity...

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander last night said Avanti West Coast would be taken over at the 'earliest possible opportunity' when its latest franchise expires in March.

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railway join UK free switch scheme

Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railway have both joined a scheme introduced by the government to let passenger use different operators free of charge if your original train is...

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ianvisits.co.uk /1 month ago

First of ten new Elizabeth line trains enters passenger service

The first of ten additional Elizabeth line trains ordered to boost the railway’s capacity has started carrying passengers in London.Read more ›

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk /3 weeks ago

'Underperforming' Avanti West Coast to be nationalised next year

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said 'enough was enough'

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theguardian.com /2 weeks ago

Wrexham and Rochdale train services rejected over west coast line pressure

Regulator also vetoes extra Blackpool service, saying insufficient space for new direct trains to LondonBusiness live – latest updatesPlans to run direct train services to Wrexham...

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railway-news.com /3 weeks ago

Grand Central to Lease Trains for Proposed Newcastle-Brighton Service

Grand Central has agreed to lease four additional five-car Class 180 trains from Angel Trains as it prepares for a proposed direct rail service between Newcastle and Brighton. The...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Oct 16, Virginian Railway: Map, Rosters, History, Electrification

Virginian Railway, Deepwater to Norfolk. Combined in 1907 and completed in 1909. Electrified from Roanoke to Elmore. Absorbed by the Norfolk & Western on December 1, 1959.

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bbc.co.uk /1 week ago

CrossCountry plans 60,000 extra train seats

Extra trains will run under the plans, through Birmingham to cities including Glasgow and Manchester.

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