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European Jewish News · Aug 17, 2026

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UK: Virgin Trains has been given the go-ahead to run new services from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, in a major step towards ending Eurostar’s long-standing monopoly on Channel Tunnel passenger trains. The rail regulator has approved plans for up to 20 return services a day, with Virgin aiming to begin operations from London St Pancras in 2030. The company still needs further regulatory and safety approvals before services can begin. Join EJN:

UK: Virgin Trains has been given the go-ahead to run new services from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, in a major step towards ending Eurostar’s long-standing monopoly on Channel Tunnel passenger trains. The rail regulator has approved plans for up to 20 return services a day, with Virgin aiming to begin operations from London St Pancras in 2030. The company still needs further regulatory and safety approvals before services can begin. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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