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ORR to End Eurostar's Channel Tunnel Monopoly
The UK rail regulator will allocate spare capacity at Eurostar's depot to a new operator or Eurostar itself, potentially ending Eurostar's monopoly on Channel Tunnel passenger services, with several companies vying for the opportunity to launch new routes and increase passenger choice.
ORR to End Eurostar's Channel Tunnel Monopoly
The UK rail regulator will allocate spare capacity at Eurostar's depot to a new operator or Eurostar itself, potentially ending Eurostar's monopoly on Channel Tunnel passenger services, with several companies vying for the opportunity to launch new routes and increase passenger choice.
Progress
40% Bias Score
ORR Ruling Opens Channel Tunnel to Competition
A new report mandates that Eurostar provide access to its Temple Mills depot and reduce HS1 fees, paving the way for competitors like Virgin Group, Evolyn, and Gemini Trains to launch cross-Channel rail services by 2029, potentially lowering prices and expanding travel options.
ORR Ruling Opens Channel Tunnel to Competition
A new report mandates that Eurostar provide access to its Temple Mills depot and reduce HS1 fees, paving the way for competitors like Virgin Group, Evolyn, and Gemini Trains to launch cross-Channel rail services by 2029, potentially lowering prices and expanding travel options.
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40% Bias Score
Eurostar's Growth Faces Capacity, Competition Challenges
Eurostar, the primary high-speed rail operator between London and continental Europe, saw a 5% rise in passenger numbers to 19.5 million in 2023, generating £122 million profit, but faces capacity limitations at London St. Pancras International station and potential new competitors by 2030.
Eurostar's Growth Faces Capacity, Competition Challenges
Eurostar, the primary high-speed rail operator between London and continental Europe, saw a 5% rise in passenger numbers to 19.5 million in 2023, generating £122 million profit, but faces capacity limitations at London St. Pancras International station and potential new competitors by 2030.
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36% Bias Score
Virgin Challenges Eurostar with Planned Cross-Channel Rail Service
Virgin Group plans to raise £700 million to launch cross-Channel high-speed rail services from London to Paris and Brussels by the end of the decade, challenging Eurostar's 30-year monopoly and aiming to offer a more competitive and frequent service.
Virgin Challenges Eurostar with Planned Cross-Channel Rail Service
Virgin Group plans to raise £700 million to launch cross-Channel high-speed rail services from London to Paris and Brussels by the end of the decade, challenging Eurostar's 30-year monopoly and aiming to offer a more competitive and frequent service.
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32% Bias Score
Virgin Group Challenges Eurostar's Channel Tunnel Monopoly with £500 Million Train Order
Virgin Group plans to order 12 high-speed trains costing around £500 million to challenge Eurostar's monopoly on Channel Tunnel rail services, potentially creating more competition and benefits for passengers.
Virgin Group Challenges Eurostar's Channel Tunnel Monopoly with £500 Million Train Order
Virgin Group plans to order 12 high-speed trains costing around £500 million to challenge Eurostar's monopoly on Channel Tunnel rail services, potentially creating more competition and benefits for passengers.
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48% Bias Score
Eurostar Disputes Rail Regulator's Temple Mills Capacity Ruling
The Office of Rail and Road ruled that Temple Mills has room for more trains, but Eurostar objects, saying it's insufficient for its expansion and competitor entry, proposing alternative sites in Kent and East London, while potential competitors Virgin Trains and Trenitalia face increased costs due ...
Eurostar Disputes Rail Regulator's Temple Mills Capacity Ruling
The Office of Rail and Road ruled that Temple Mills has room for more trains, but Eurostar objects, saying it's insufficient for its expansion and competitor entry, proposing alternative sites in Kent and East London, while potential competitors Virgin Trains and Trenitalia face increased costs due ...
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48% Bias Score
Competition Heats Up for Channel Tunnel Rail Services
Five companies are bidding to challenge Eurostar's three-decade monopoly on Channel Tunnel passenger services, driven by unmet demand and Eurostar's post-pandemic financial difficulties; this competition could lead to lower fares and expanded destinations.
Competition Heats Up for Channel Tunnel Rail Services
Five companies are bidding to challenge Eurostar's three-decade monopoly on Channel Tunnel passenger services, driven by unmet demand and Eurostar's post-pandemic financial difficulties; this competition could lead to lower fares and expanded destinations.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Eurostar's Growth and Challenges in High-Speed Rail
Eurostar, the primary operator of high-speed rail between London and continental Europe, transported 19.5 million passengers in 2023, a 5% increase, and plans to add 50 new trains; however, expansion faces capacity constraints at St Pancras station and post-Brexit border controls, with new competito...
Eurostar's Growth and Challenges in High-Speed Rail
Eurostar, the primary operator of high-speed rail between London and continental Europe, transported 19.5 million passengers in 2023, a 5% increase, and plans to add 50 new trains; however, expansion faces capacity constraints at St Pancras station and post-Brexit border controls, with new competito...
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36% Bias Score
Amsterdam Centraal's New Eurostar Terminal Opens, Streamlining London Travel
On Monday, a new Eurostar terminal opened at Amsterdam Centraal Station, eliminating the need for transfers in Brussels and increasing capacity to 400 passengers per passport check (increasing to 600 in coming weeks) thanks to a €25 million government investment and millions more from Eurostar, stre...
Amsterdam Centraal's New Eurostar Terminal Opens, Streamlining London Travel
On Monday, a new Eurostar terminal opened at Amsterdam Centraal Station, eliminating the need for transfers in Brussels and increasing capacity to 400 passengers per passport check (increasing to 600 in coming weeks) thanks to a €25 million government investment and millions more from Eurostar, stre...
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44% Bias Score
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