Business · 17 August 2026
Virgin gets track access for Channel Tunnel services from 2030
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Virgin's plans for as many as 20 round trips each day connecting London, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam have progressed. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the UK regulator, approved track access for the period spanning 1 October 2030 through 31 December 2040. However, Virgin still needs to secure trains, get safety approval, and gain access to European rail networks.
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