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UK government backs return of international rail travel to Kent stations

Ashford and Ebbsfleet have been shut to cross-Channel services since 2020, with Eurostar calling them unviable

The Guardian - UK

RAIB report into fatal derailment not disputed by Crown, inquiry told

Three people were killed in the crash during bad weather near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, in August 2020.

Evening Standard

London and Glasgow to be linked by new service from ‘budget train company’

The new service will open up more ways to travel between Glasgow and the UK capital

The Independent UK

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Virgin signs ‘exclusive’ train deal in bid to rival Eurostar

The operator is aiming to challenge Eurostar dominance

The Independent UK

Rail bosses given ‘criminal offence’ warning over fare dodger prosecutions

The use of lay prosecutors in court cases with passengers accused of not buying the correct ticket is not legal, firms were told.

The Independent UK

Train operator to extend London King’s Cross to Scottish city services

THREE East Coast Main Line train operators have been granted permission to run additional services from December, with some extending in to Scotland…

The National (Scotland)

Train operators allowed to run more east coast mainline services to Glasgow and Hull

Regulator to extend paths from London for private operators despite capacity concerns and impact on state-funded services

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Three operators given green light to run extra train services across the UK

East Coast Main Line passengers are set to benefit from additional train services starting in December, after the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) approved timetable enhancements.

The Independent UK

Three train operators given go ahead to run extra East Coast services

The Office of Rail and Road said it approved some proposals from open access operators Lumo, Grand Central and Hull Trains.

Evening Standard

Eurostar calls for ‘credible’ Channel rail strategy as monopoly decision looms

Operator says if rivals are allowed to squeeze into existing facilities it could jeopardise its investment

The Guardian - UK

Virgin’s bid for west coast mainline rail route rejected by regulator

The Office of Rail and Road cited the risk of delays and cancellations in their decision

The Independent UK

UK rail regulator rejects Virgin’s bid for west coast mainline route

ORR rebuffs bids from three companies and says additional services would increase risk of delays and cancellations

The Guardian - UK

Britons Warned: Train Ticket Mistakes Could Now Land You a Criminal Record — What You Need to Know

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has recommended improvements to how the rail industry handles revenue protection, making it more consistent, fairer and effective after concerns were raised about how rules are enforced.

International Business Times UK

Eurostar vows to run direct trains from UK to Germany and Switzerland

Cross-Channel rail operator, which is trying to fend off rivals for its London depot space, regards early 2030s as feasible

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The Guardian - US

Trump’ immigration crackdown is leaving children terrified and ‘truly alone’

Advocates say unaccompanied minors are being detained longer and used as bait to arrest those who care for them

The Guardian - UK

Train ticket enforcement must be fair and proportionate, watchdog warns

ORR criticises ‘inconsistent outcome’ across Britain’s network with some passengers unfairly punished for honest mistakes

The Independent UK

Rail firms taking ‘disproportionate action’ against passengers over ticket rules

The regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), published a report which found travellers face ‘inconsistent treatment and outcomes’.

The Guardian - UK

UK train companies could have to pay disabled passengers more compensation after rule change

Regulator says claims over failures no longer limited to the cost of a ticket in bid to toughen accessibility rules

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The Guardian - US

Ice seeking out unaccompanied immigrant children to deport or prosecute

Moves sparking fears of a crackdown on such children and prompting alarm about ‘backdoor family separation’

Evening Standard

Eurostar urges potential rivals to invest in new depot facilities

Access to a suitable depot for maintaining and storing trains is a critical requirement for companies to launch services competing with Eurostar.

Evening Standard

Lumo aims to treble London train services with routes to Manchester, Scotland and West Country

King’s Cross operator wants new services from Euston and Paddington

The Guardian - UK

Virgin says ‘no more major hurdles’ to running cross-Channel trains

Company says it has ‘green signal’ after rail regulator suggests space at Eurostar depot can be freed up for rivals

The Independent UK

Virgin Group poised to announce challenger to Eurostar after key hurdle overcome

Sir Richard Branson’s company said it hopes to make an announcement shortly about services to rival Eurostar

Evening Standard

Eurostar rivals say 'green signal' has been given to run trains through Channel Tunnel

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group says there are ‘no more major hurdles to overcome’ for it to launch services rivalling Eurostar

The Guardian - UK

Virgin aims to raise £700m to rival Eurostar on cross-Channel trains

Richard Branson’s group plans rail routes linking London to Paris and Brussels, and maybe Amsterdam

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