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The Latest Breaking News from the Channel Tunnel

Virgin to run trains through the Channel Tunnel – passengers will have a choice

Britain’s rail regulator has given Virgin Trains approval to access HS1, the high-speed railway between St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel. This is another step towards Virgin running trains to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030.

The Conversation · Aug 26

How Virgin Trains plans to rival Eurostar in the Channel Tunnel

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The Independent UK · Aug 17

Virgin Trains takes major step towards challenging Eurostar with London to Europe services

Virgin Trains has been cleared to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, bringing an end to Eurostar’s long-running monopoly one step closer.

Euronews · Aug 17

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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

First electric truck uses Channel Tunnel in milestone for zero-emission freight

Historic journey shows electric HGVs can operate between the UK and Europe on one of the continent’s busiest trade routes

The Independent UK · Jan 26

New destinations and Eurostar rivals: How Channel Tunnel rail travel might change in the future

The Channel Tunnel operating company says the line has capacity for more services.

Euronews · Dec 31, 2025

Eurostar warns of more cancellations after ‘further issues’ overnight

The company is warning of the ‘knock-on impacts’ of Tuesday’s power outage

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

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Eurostar tells passengers to expect delays as services resume

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025

Eurostar tells passengers to stay away and expect delays as services resume

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

Eurostar services partially resume after power failure but passengers say New Year's Eve plans ruined

Eurostar has warned that further significant delays are likely, advising passengers to postpone their journeys

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

Eurostar chaos: What are your rights if trains are cancelled or delayed?

Exclusive: Rail firm has offered £150 for a London hotel – but says contact centre will be pragmatic on claims

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey

A problem with the overhead power supply and a failed train blocked all routes earlier on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

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

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The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Eurostar delays live: Services partially resume but passengers still ‘strongly advised’ not to travel

Passengers told not to travel to London St Pancras to catch trains as all services hit

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Tommy Robinson cleared of terror offence after being stopped at the border

Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, refused to give police access to his phone at the Channel tunnel

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Tommy Robinson set to find out trial verdict over terror offence charge

Robinson was driving a silver Bentley Bentayga SUV to the Spanish tourist hotspot of Benidorm when he was stopped by officers at the Channel Tunnel.

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

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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.

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.

International Business Times · Oct 22, 2025

Eurostar Plans Double-decker Train Amid Competition Threat

Eurostar said Wednesday it will run double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel for the first time, as it faces potential competition on its routes between London and mainland Europe.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Tommy Robinson’s trial verdict delayed because he is going to Israel

Robinson denies failing to comply with counter-terrorism powers at the Channel Tunnel last year by refusing to give up the Pin for his phone.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Eurostar rival Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane says it will bring trains back to Ashford International

Since 1994, the Eurostar has been the only train service to use the Channel Tunnel

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Channel Tunnel train services to be increased in huge boost for London travellers

The changes could mean passengers have a greater choice of rail options from London to the continent

Euronews · Apr 10, 2025

New competitors could slash Channel Tunnel rail fare by 30 per cent in the next 15 years

A new report forecasts a drop in Channel Tunnel rail fares of nearly a third as new operators enter the market.

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