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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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chroniclelive.co.uk /3 weeks ago

The UK's 'most luxurious' train with £495 tickets to arrive in Newcastle in November

Railway enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that the UK's most luxurious train is bound for Newcastle

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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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railway-news.com /1 week ago

53% of Britons Demand More Choice on Cross-Channel Rail

A new report by Trainline has found that over half of those living in Britain (53%) would welcome greater choice when travelling to continental Europe by train, and almost two in f...

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electrek.co /1 month ago

New fleet of battery electric trains promises faster, more reliable UK travel

A new fleet of British-designed and built battery electric trains has been announced, promising thousands of new jobs, faster and more reliable rail service, and significant reduct...

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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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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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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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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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travelnews.co.za /2 weeks ago

Virgin brings A350 to Joburg route

Virgin Atlantic will introduce the A350-1000 on its daily Johannesburg-London Heathrow service from…

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