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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

London-Paris rail rival to Eurostar ‘may well happen’ this time, says expert

Simon Calder

Eurostar may soon face competition after holding a monopoly for rail travel between London and Paris for three decades, according to an internal rail expert

Mark Smith believes the introduction of a rival “keeps everyone on their toes” and would see cuts in fares, telling The Independent: “I’ll believe it when I see it, but this time it may well happen.”

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