The Latest Breaking News from Channel Tunnel

Eurostar rival orders 19 high-speed trains for cross-Channel rail services

The group wants to introduce its trains to the Channel Tunnel as early as 2029

The Independent UK · Aug 11

France and Britain spent six years tunnelling beneath the English Channel until both sides met 40 metres below the seabed in 1990, creating a 50.5-kilometre rail link between Britain and Europe.

The Channel Tunnel, a major engineering feat, linked Britain and mainland Europe. This project culminated on December 1, 1990, after years of digging. Engineers used advanced surveying and laser guidance for precise alignment underground. The tunnel now provides a reliable transport route regardless of sea conditions. It significantly changed transportation…

The Times of India · Jul 10

Major inquiry launched into Channel Tunnel chaos which caused misery for tens of thousands of Eurostar passengers

Huge disruption was caused between the UK and the continent by a power supply fault last week

Evening Standard · Jan 6

Tell us: have you been affected by the Channel tunnel rail disruption?

If you’ve been affected by cancellations to Eurostar services, we would like to hear from you

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025

Eurostar has urged train passengers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel

Eurostar has asked train customers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

London travellers could face Eurostar price hikes after government hits Channel Tunnel with major tax increase

A three-fold jump in Channel Tunnel business rates threatens higher Eurostar fares for London travellers

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

As Virgin Trains eye Eurostar’s throne, what does the future of Channel Tunnel rail look like?

Richard Branson’s firm may expand to Germany and Switzerland, in addition to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

Virgin to challenge Eurostar’s monopoly with Channel Tunnel services

Regulator the Office of Rail and Road granted access to Sir Richard Branson’s company to share Eurostar’s depot in east London.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Not just double decker trains: How Channel Tunnel rail could change forever

Exclusive: ‘It’s about flexibility, increasing frequencies and expanding destinations’, says Eurostar CEO

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Eurostar unveils €2bn plan to run double-decker trains through Channel Tunnel

The huge investment comes after several companies risk dismantling Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel.

Euronews · Oct 22, 2025