Channel Tunnel

A Eurostar Class 374 (e320) and a PBKA TGV at Brussels Midi. EUROSTAR.

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Eurostar explains why conditions are "right" for new routes after failed Deutsche Bahn attempt

Eurostar tells RAIL why it's planning to introduce new services to Frankfurt and Geneva in the 2030s.

Eurostar 17 Jun

Two Eurostar e320s alongside each other at Temple Mills International Depot. DAVID STUBBINGS.

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Thoughts starting to turn towards long-term international depot for Channel Tunnel services

Government looking into options after ORR sets out next steps of Temple Mills access process.

Channel Tunnel 17 Jun

A Eurostar Class 374 (e320) train at London St Pancras. EUROSTAR.

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Eurostar announces plans for two new routes to coincide with arrival of new trains

International operator plans routes to new countries as it publishes 2024 financial results.

Eurostar 10 Jun

Eurostar train stands at St Pancras. ALAMY.

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Channel Tunnel hopeful Gemini Trains partners with Uber

Prospective Channel Tunnel operator Gemini Trains has teamed up with Uber in a co-branding partnership.

Channel Tunnel 22 May

Trenitalia Frecciarossa ETR 1000 train. FS ITALIANE GROUP.

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Trenitalia provides more details about why it's looking to start Channel Tunnel services

Italian state-run operator announced plans for London-Paris service in April.

Trenitalia 13 May

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HS1 owner hoping to unlock access to more European cities as it updates on capacity plans

London St. Pancras Highspeed expects passenger numbers to triple by 2040.

HS1 2 May

Frecciarossa at Milan station. FRECCIAROSSA.

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Trenitalia submits Section 17 application for Temple Mills Depot access

Trenitalia submits section 17 application for Temple Mills Depot access

Channel Tunnel 25 Apr

Eurostar Class 374 units undergoing maintenance at Temple Mills. EUROSTAR.

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Eurostar "not blocking access" after report says capacity exists at Temple Mills

Operator says its stance is ensuring rivals' train modifications are feasible and align with network requirements".

Eurostar 17 Apr

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Comment: Competition hots up on the Channel Tunnel route

Paths are available for trains to and from the continent, but maintenance facilities and stabling berths are in shorter supply, notes Philip Haigh.

Phil Haigh 14 Apr

FS Italiane Group Frecciarossa train. FS ITALIANE GROUP.

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Trenitalia operator announces plan for high-speed London-Paris service to rival Eurostar

Operator already runs services in France and Italy and becomes the latest to announce plans to rival Eurostar.

Channel Tunnel 8 Apr

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"Massive untapped potential": New Channel Tunnel open access hopefuls detail plans

Gemini Trains CEO speaks to RAIL about firm's plans to start running international services.

Open access 2 Apr

Eurostar trains at the Eurostar Engineering Centre maintenance depot in Temple Mills, London. ALAMY.

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5 key takeaways from the Temple Mills capacity report as both sides claim it supports their view

The ORR-commissioned study has found there is some capacity at Eurostar's depot.

Office of Rail and Road 1 Apr

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"Some capacity can be found" at Eurostar's Temple Mills depot, report finds

Eagerly anticipated report into depot comes as three operators look to challenge Eurostar.

Eurostar 31 Mar

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Eurostar and rivals all claim Temple Mills capacity report supports their arguments

Three rival firms want to take on Eurostar and run cross-channel services.

Eurostar 31 Mar

Passengers queue for Eurostar services at St Pancras International in December 2023.With passenger numbers to European destinations expected to grow, HS1 Ltd has commissioned a study into how to increase passenger capacity at the station. ALAMY.

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DfT in discussions over feasibility of direct rail service to Switzerland

Rail Minister tells House of Lords department was working to increase the number of destinations accessible via Eurotunnel.

Department for Transport 25 Mar

The famous Barlow trainshed at St Pancras International.

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Third open access firm announces plans to take on Eurostar on Channel Tunnel services

Gemini Trains, chaired by Lord Berkeley, has applied for depot space at Temple Mills.

Office of Rail and Road 24 Mar

DB Cargo 92015 leads DB 66017 across the Medway Viaduct on HS1 on July 5 2019, with a Dollands Moor-Ripple Lane freight. HOWARD LEWSEY.

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DB Cargo soldiers on with Class 92s for Channel Tunnel duties

Electric locomotives can't be replaced on HS1/Channel Tunnel freight work for another decade.

DB Cargo UK 21 Feb

forms the 1252 Brussels Midi - London St. Pancras International service passes Dollands Moor Yard at Saltwood Junction on 14 February. The South Eastern main line from Folkestone curves in alongside. ANTONY GUPPY.

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Report on Temple Mills depot space due with ORR soon as operators press case to rival Eurostar

An external consultant has been appointed by the Office of Rail and Road to examine the depot.

HS1 5 Feb

Two Eurostar services at London St Pancras station

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ORR working with Channel Tunnel hopefuls as they try to secure depot space and challenge Eurostar

Two operators, Evolyn and Virgin, want to start their own passenger services through the Channel Tunnel and challenge Eurostar

Channel Tunnel 28 Nov

374009 at Paris Gare Du Nord. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Services resume after sabotage attacks disrupt French rail network

French national rail operator SNCF has said that it has finished repairs to the infrastructure affected by a targeted sabotage on Friday.

Eurostar 29 Jul

Channel Tunnel

Eurostar explains why conditions are "right" for new routes after failed Deutsche Bahn attempt

Thoughts starting to turn towards long-term international depot for Channel Tunnel services

Eurostar announces plans for two new routes to coincide with arrival of new trains

Channel Tunnel hopeful Gemini Trains partners with Uber

Trenitalia provides more details about why it's looking to start Channel Tunnel services

HS1 owner hoping to unlock access to more European cities as it updates on capacity plans

Trenitalia submits Section 17 application for Temple Mills Depot access

Eurostar "not blocking access" after report says capacity exists at Temple Mills

Comment: Competition hots up on the Channel Tunnel route

Trenitalia operator announces plan for high-speed London-Paris service to rival Eurostar

"Massive untapped potential": New Channel Tunnel open access hopefuls detail plans

5 key takeaways from the Temple Mills capacity report as both sides claim it supports their view

"Some capacity can be found" at Eurostar's Temple Mills depot, report finds

Eurostar and rivals all claim Temple Mills capacity report supports their arguments

DfT in discussions over feasibility of direct rail service to Switzerland

Third open access firm announces plans to take on Eurostar on Channel Tunnel services

DB Cargo soldiers on with Class 92s for Channel Tunnel duties

Report on Temple Mills depot space due with ORR soon as operators press case to rival Eurostar

ORR working with Channel Tunnel hopefuls as they try to secure depot space and challenge Eurostar

Services resume after sabotage attacks disrupt French rail network

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

HS2 faces £100bn cost and delay until late-2030s, government told

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

Channel Tunnel

Eurostar explains why conditions are "right" for new routes after failed Deutsche Bahn attempt

Thoughts starting to turn towards long-term international depot for Channel Tunnel services

Eurostar announces plans for two new routes to coincide with arrival of new trains

Channel Tunnel hopeful Gemini Trains partners with Uber

Trenitalia provides more details about why it's looking to start Channel Tunnel services

HS1 owner hoping to unlock access to more European cities as it updates on capacity plans

Trenitalia submits Section 17 application for Temple Mills Depot access

Eurostar "not blocking access" after report says capacity exists at Temple Mills

Comment: Competition hots up on the Channel Tunnel route

Trenitalia operator announces plan for high-speed London-Paris service to rival Eurostar

"Massive untapped potential": New Channel Tunnel open access hopefuls detail plans

5 key takeaways from the Temple Mills capacity report as both sides claim it supports their view

"Some capacity can be found" at Eurostar's Temple Mills depot, report finds

Eurostar and rivals all claim Temple Mills capacity report supports their arguments

DfT in discussions over feasibility of direct rail service to Switzerland

Third open access firm announces plans to take on Eurostar on Channel Tunnel services

DB Cargo soldiers on with Class 92s for Channel Tunnel duties

Report on Temple Mills depot space due with ORR soon as operators press case to rival Eurostar

ORR working with Channel Tunnel hopefuls as they try to secure depot space and challenge Eurostar

Services resume after sabotage attacks disrupt French rail network

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

HS2 faces £100bn cost and delay until late-2030s, government told

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

Chiltern Railways on verge of agreeing deal to take ex-TransPennine Express Mk 5s

Why the Class 67s have been running on borrowed time for nearly the whole of their lives

Network Rail begins process to replace rail infrastructure monitoring trains