On 30 October 2025, the United Kingdom‘s Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced the approval of Virgin Trains’ application for access to Temple Mills International depot in East London. This is a key step towards launching future cross-border train services through the Channel Tunnel to France.
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Alstom wants its double-decker trains to ride through Channel Tunnel
French train manufacturer Alstom has confirmed that it is in discussions to supply its high-speed double-decker Avelia Horizon trains for use through the Channel Tunnel. While no contract has yet been signed, the move could significantly reshape rail services between London and mainland Europe, particularly on the heavily trafficked London–Paris route.
CHANNEL TUNNEL | Uber Trains-branded Gemini Trains plan London-Brussels and London-Paris route via Stratford
A new contender has entered the race to break Eurostar’s long-standing monopoly through the Channel Tunnel. Gemini Trains, a British start-up, has revealed on 21 May 2025 ambitious plans to launch high-speed international rail services linking London in England with Paris in France and Brussels in Belgium. In a move drawing significant attention, the company…
Eurostar calls for UK national strategy and investment to shape future of Channel Tunnel Rail and promises 50 new trains
Eurostar is calling for a long-term national strategy and significant infrastructure investment to support international rail growth, warning that without coordinated action, the United Kingdom could squander a major opportunity to expand sustainable cross-Channel travel. The appeal comes as competition to enter the Channel Tunnel rail market intensifies and pressure mounts to end Eurostar’s decades-long…
Heuro wants to operate high speeds trains between Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, Paris and London from 2028
Recently, we read quite a few big announcements regarding trans-continental train travel in Europe. We love those, but we’re also apprehensive. Let’s take a look.
FOMU | ‘Her Voice – Echoes of Chantal Akerman’ and ‘James Barnor, Studio of Life’ exhibitions
At the end of October, FOMU, Antwerp‘s photography museum, opened two exhibitions: ‘Her Voice – Echoes of Chantal Akerman‘ and ‘James Barnor – Studio of Life‘. Both run to 10 March 2024.