Virgin Takes Step Towards Running Channel Tunnel Rail Services The news that Virgin has secured approval to run rail services through the Channel Tunnel marks a significant development in introducing competition on this lucrative route.
This breakthrough, while seemingly minor at first glance, has far reaching implications for passengers and the wider industry.
Virgin's bid to operate up to 20 daily return services between London and Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam has been granted track access approval by the UK regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).