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Who else runs Channel trains?
Currently, Eurostar is the dominant operator for direct passenger rail services through the Channel Tunnel, connecting London with Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. Virgin's planned service would introduce significant competition to this route, offering travellers an alternative with different amenities and potentially impacting pricing and service quality.
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