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London is set to get direct trains to Europe every 15 minutes
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The London-to-Europe rail market is set for expansion as Virgin and Trenitalia challenge Eurostar's current monopoly. Increased competition aims to improve connectivity and service frequency to a fifteen-minute interval between direct trains.
- 01Virgin and Trenitalia have confirmed rival bids to operate services against Eurostar
- 02Proposed schedules could offer direct trains to continental Europe every fifteen minutes
- 03Market liberalization is expected to enhance international travel capacity from London
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London Business News: Executive Guide →AI-generated summary · Verify at source
After Virgin and Trenitalia confirmed their bids to run rival services to the Eurostar, the capital will soon be much better connected to the Continent