US EditionChannel Tunnel train services to be increased – regulator
- The Office of Rail and Road announced plans to allocate spare capacity at Eurostar's Temple Mills depot in north-east London to increase Channel Tunnel train services.
- This move follows an independent assessment commissioned by the regulator showing available capacity for more trains and proposals from Eurostar and rival operators.
- Several entities including Virgin Group, FS Italiane, and Gemini Trains are developing plans to launch competing services, with Temple Mills access critical for operations.
- Martin Jones, ORR's deputy director, highlighted that the increasing interest in launching international rail routes is positive for travelers, and the regulator aims to make a decision later this year.
- The ORR will evaluate operator readiness, service impact, and economic benefits before allocating capacity, signaling potential growth for Eurostar and at most one new operator.
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More cross-channel rail services coming down the track | Office of Rail and Road
More cross-channel rail services coming down the track Thu, 05/06/2025 - 07:00 5 June 2025 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today written to Eurostar and new applicants seeking to run cross-channel rail services, to set out next steps for assigning access to Temple Mills International depot (TMI). Access to TMI is considered crucial to providing services from the UK to the continent. Cover Image Image Body Components Earlier this year,…
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