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Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services

Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
BBC Business Monday 17 August 2026, 09:34 UTC 1 min read
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Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.

Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
Channel Tunnel (ORG) Europe (LOCATION)
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