New direct high-speed train routes from London to Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva and Zurich could be up and running within five years, according to the Eurotunnel owner, Getlink, after work to double the capacity of UK rail links to Europe. Two potential operators, the Spanish rail firm Evolyn and the Dutch train startup Heuro, have publicly declared their interest in rivalling Eurostar. Getlink is the owner of Eurotunnel, which operates the Channel Tunnel rail infrastructure as well as Le Shuttle for road users, taking passenger and freight vehicles between Folkestone and Calais. Eurostar, a separate company now majority owned by SNCF, has so far been the only operator of passenger trains using the tunnel. For more information see our Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties.

Source: The Guardian December 14, 2023 21:41 UTC