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"Eurostar's long-standing dominance of the English Channel is facing competition: Sir Richard Branson's Virgin trains will be allowed to operate up to 20 international services from 2030 However, there are a few hurdles to overcome before Sir Richard Branson’s company can take to the tracks, including securing rolling stock for the services and getting safety approval from the UK and EU authorities. Italy’s state-backed Trenitalia France, owned by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS Group), is also in the running – with talks of aiming to launch London-Paris services as early as 2029."

Framing: assertive · First seen: 2026-09-17 · Last seen: 2026-09-17 · Spread: 1 articles