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Virgin unveils its future cross-Channel train as it gears up to take on Eurostar

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First reported on Friday 9 October 2026 at 02:00 EDT by The Guardian·Latest article on Friday 9 October 2026 at 08:42 EDT

Summary

Virgin has unveiled a mock-up of its future cross-Channel train, pledging to create 'something genuinely new' as it gears up to take on Eurostar, The Guardian reports. The group plans to launch services from London in 2030 and hopes to outshine its competitor with design inspiration from its airline, cruise and hotel arms, while The Independent says it will draw on its other travel businesses for the functionality and comfort of the trains.

Latest: Virgin unveiled a mock-up of its future cross-Channel train, ahead of the services it plans to launch from London in 2030 to take on Eurostar.

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How it unfolded

  1. Friday 9 October

    Virgin unveiled a mock-up of its future cross-Channel train, ahead of the services it plans to launch from London in 2030 to take on Eurostar.