DiscoverSimon Calder's Independent Travel PodcastOctober 31st - Eurostar gets competition from London to Paris and beyond from Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Trains
October 31st - Eurostar gets competition from London to Paris and beyond from Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Trains

October 31st - Eurostar gets competition from London to Paris and beyond from Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Trains

Update: 2025-10-31
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After airlines, domestic railways and a cruise line, the bearded billionaire is set to bring better service and lower fares on international trains to the Continent – but not until 2030.


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October 31st - Eurostar gets competition from London to Paris and beyond from Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Trains

October 31st - Eurostar gets competition from London to Paris and beyond from Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Trains