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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jon Stone

Eurostar could face competition to drive down fares, government says

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Eurostar could soon face competition running international rail services through the channel tunnel, under plans being worked up by the government.

Rail minister Huw Merriman said on Wednesday that the government would set out steps to encourage other companies to run services to the continent in a bid to drive down ticket prices.

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