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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

London to Milan by train? New Eurostar rival sets out plans for services from 2029

Red arrow: Frecciarossa train belonging to FS, Italian State Railways, at Chambery station in France - (Simon Calder)

Italy’s state railway has announced plans to run between London and Paris by 2029 as part of a €1bn (£860m) investment in services through the Channel Tunnel and beyond.

Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) says it will use trains inspired by its Frecciarossa (“Red Arrow”) express services in continental Europe to establish competition against incumbent, Eurostar.

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