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…
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Competition for Eurostar? Temple Mills International Depot has space for competitor’s trains
Eurostar is facing increasing competition for services through the Channel Tunnel from the United Kingdom to France following a significant update from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), published on 31 March 2025. The railway regulator has determined that additional capacity is available at the Temple Mills International Depot in London, a key facility…
International Railway Union working on facilitating night trains, but very aware of the many challenges
Enthusiasm for night trains is on the rise. At least on paper, the night train offer in Europe is expanding. But there are quite a few challenges. Yet, the Union Internationale des Chemins de fer or UIC is optimistic. “The infrastructure is there, so it should be made full use of at night”, says Philippe…
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