28-08-2026 12:17 via passengertransport.co.uk

Virgin secures access for 2030 Euro launch

Prospective operator secures long-term HS1 access for planned European services, but Amsterdam paths face capacity constraints as traffic grows
 Virgin’s Paris operation would begin with six daily paths in each direction
 Virgin Trains’ plans to launch international rail services from London in 2030 have taken a significant step forward after the Office of Rail and Road pre-approved a 10-year track access agreement covering services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
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