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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Joanna Partridge

Stratford International on track to get cross-Channel trains in budget boost

Sadiq Khan Eurostar London Virgin
Pedestrians walk towards the Stratford International DLR station entrance beneath a covered walkway
Stratford International would require a significant upgrade from its current two platforms, including adding a border post and security checks. Photograph: Mike Kemp/Corbis/Getty

Stratford International train station in east London will receive funding in next week’s budget, according to reports, putting it on track to live up to its name and become a hub for cross-Channel services.

London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, has been making a case to ministers for funding to upgrade the station to allow it to start running international rail services.

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