Plans for trains from London to Germany move a step closer The new routes are set to launch in the early 2030s Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025
Plane vs train: Airlines boost London-Paris flights in bid to tempt Eurostar passengers Exclusive: 2026 will see more than 50 flights a day between the UK and French capitals The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
We tested Europe’s luxurious new ‘business-class’ sleeper bus between Amsterdam and Zurich A new overnight bus service in the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland offers comfort and sustainability The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025
The story behind the ‘ghost train that never was’ from Manchester to London After Manchester-London ‘no passengers’ U-turn, who calls the shots on which rail services can run? The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Flights grounded and trains cancelled as Belgium faces three day national strike Previous strikes in October resulted in severe delays and cancellations which affected tens of thousands of travellers across the country. Euronews · Nov 24, 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
These are the cheapest cities for Christmas market breaks in 2025 The Post Office has ranked the most affordable European destinations for a festive getaway The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025
Bag a 2026 trip for less with Black Friday travel deals: Booking.com, Eurostar, Tui and more Get trains, planes, and epic hotel stays, all for less this Black Friday Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025
EU entry-exit system: The teething problems and delays impacting the new border system Port of Dover plan for fingerprints and facial biometrics deferred, while airline passengers report hold-ups The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025
Revealed: 'Green king' Sadiq Khan has clocked up 100,000 air miles since becoming London mayor Full extent of London mayor’s foreign travel catalogued for first time since he was elected to City Hall in 2016 Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025
Eurostar launches flash ticket sale for thousands of train seats Passengers are able to book budget breaks to Europe ahead of Christmas The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Pack Your Bags! Eurostar Launches 48-Hour Flash Sale with Fares to Europe's Top Cities from Just £29 Eurostar launches a 48-hour flash sale with 25% off tickets to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Lille and Rotterdam for travel from November to March. International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025
Ashford’s ghost terminal could be brought back to life by Richard Branson Letter: Helena Dollimore MP says the entrepreneur could burnish his legacy by bringing international trains back to the Kent station The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025
Eurostar launches sale for European city breaks just in time for Christmas - but get in quick Eurostar’s latest sale is a great excuse to book yourself a city break this winter. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025 Virgin could run trains direct from London to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport as firm looks to rival Eurostar Sir Richard Branson’s company plans to run services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam and could reach France’s busiest airport
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025 Virgin hopes to run direct trains from London to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport Sir Richard Branson said his company has overcome ‘the big hurdle that we had to get through’ to start running international train services.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 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 Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025 Virgin Trains on track to challenge Eurostar cross-Channel monopoly with access to key depot UK rail regulator approves Richard Branson firm’s application to use Temple Mills site in London
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025 Virgin Trains set to compete with Eurostar as Richard Branson's company gets important green light Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy hails regulator’s decision to let Virgin Trains share Eurostar’s east London train depot - and pushes for Ashford and Ebbsfleet International stations to be reopened
Evening Standard · 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.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025 A train tour of Europe’s cool northern capitals: from London to Vilnius, via Berlin and Warsaw My epic rail journey to some of the continent’s most creative and edgy cities mimics a cruise – I hop on and off, eat too much and soak up the culture
Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2025 Eurostar to run first double-decker trains amid rising competition Eurostar will begin running double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel for the first time, the company announced Wednesday, as it braces for increased competition on its cross-Channel routes between London and mainland Europe.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 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 This luxury sleeper train will launch a new route to the Amalfi Coast One of the most luxurious sleeper trains in Europe will travel to Italy next spring
Euronews · 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.