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4 days ago

Eurostar set for competition as Virgin Trains granted Temple Mills rail depot access rights

Although Eurostar owns the depot, under UK and EU-derived rail legislation, key railway infrastructure must be made available on a fair and non-discriminatory basis. This includes maintenance depots if they are considered essential facilities. As Temple Mills is currently the only British railway depot accessible to (high-speed) trains with the larger continental European loading gauge, it's classed as essential for international rail services, so the rail regulator can issue an order to Eurostar to provide shared access.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Virgin to challenge Eurostar's monopoly with Channel Tunnel services

Virgin Trains gained access to Temple Mills depot, allowing plans to launch competing Channel Tunnel passenger services in 2030, ending Eurostar's monopoly.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Virgin orders 12 new Alstom trains in bid to challenge Eurostar from 2030

Writing in The Times, Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson said his aim was to inject competition and improve the passenger experience: "For too long, passengers have had no choice and even less joy. We're not here to copy. We're here to raise standards, spark innovation and give people a better way to travel."
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