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Transport & TfL · NewhamVirgin Trains to explore Stratford stop for new France services
Virgin Trains is considering adding Stratford International as a stop for its new services to France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The Office of Rail and Road has granted approval for up to 20 daily return services, set to begin in October 2030.
Newham3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Transport & TfL · LondonVirgin Trains to run London-Paris trains from 2030, ending Eurostar monopoly
Virgin Trains will operate international rail services from London St Pancras to Europe from October 2030, breaking Eurostar’s 36-year monopoly. The Office of Rail and Road approved 20 daily return trips to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam until 2040, pending final safety and network approvals.
London5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 73 · Hype 21