
Virgin Trains Approved for Channel Tunnel Services from 2030
Virgin Trains has received approval to operate rail services through the Channel Tunnel starting in 2030, challenging Eurostar's monopoly on routes to Europe.
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Virgin Trains has received approval to operate rail services through the Channel Tunnel starting in 2030, challenging Eurostar's monopoly on routes to Europe.
The operator of the Channel Tunnel has stated that new EU software for biometric checks could lead to significant delays for passengers. This issue highlights potential challenges in implementing new border control technologies.
Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, announced mixed traffic results for May, with passenger volumes increasing by 4% year-over-year while freight traffic experienced a 2% dip.

Mundys, the investment company of the Benetton family, is actively pursuing further investments in French infrastructure, including assets like Nice Airport, the Channel Tunnel, and various motorways, where it already has a significant presence.

A Sky News investigation revealed an Albanian smuggler claiming to use fake documents to transport migrants to the UK via the Channel Tunnel for €28,000. The smuggler boasted about using a €115,000 vehicle for the operation.

A British man who has been on an around-the-world walk since 1998 has been refused access to the Channel Tunnel for the final leg of his journey. The refusal prevents him from completing his decades-long trek.

This article provides an overview of significant infrastructure development in Britain over the past four decades, from the Channel Tunnel to HS2.

Mundys has announced it is strengthening its strategic position in Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, through the acquisition of up to a 9.5% stake in the company's share capital, with an initial tranche of 3.5% already secured.
Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, has released its financial results for the first half of the year. The report provides an overview of the company's performance and operational achievements during the period.
Eurotunnel, the owner of the Channel Tunnel, is threatening legal action in response to the UK's proposed tripling of its business rates, which would see its rateable value increase from £40 million to £118 million annually.
Getlink SE, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of the year.

Channel Tunnel freight trains are set to restart following a deal for Network Rail to take control of a London depot, aiming to reduce lorry traffic on UK roads.