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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Virgin Moves Closer To Rival Eurostar Channel Tunnel Service
Caption: Virgin Moves Closer To Rival Eurostar Channel Tunnel Service. Virgin Group has moved a step closer to launching passenger rail services through the Channel Tunnel after receiving approval from the UK's rail regulator the ORR. The decision could allow Virgin to operate up to 20 daily return services from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from October 2030. The move could bring competition to the route for the first time since Eurostar began passenger services through the tunnel in 1994. However, Virgin still needs to secure trains, obtain safety approvals in Britain and the European Union, and gain access to rail networks in mainland Europe. The Office of Rail and Road said greater competition could increase international rail services and provide significant benefits for passengers. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Travel & Adventure,Virgin Group,trains,moving,step closer,launch,rail services,competition,Eurostar,Channel Tunnel,approval,UK,rail regulator,ORR,20 daily return services,London,Paris,Brussels,Amsterdam,2030
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