"Gemini Trains, the start-up rail operator aiming to challenge Eurostar's three-decade monopoly on Channel Tunnel routes, has placed an order with Siemens Mobility for a fleet of next-generation high-speed trains. The order, covering an initial ten new Velaro Novo trains, marks a major step in Gemini's plan to operate competitive passenger services between London, Paris, Brussels and Cologne. The company, which is partnering with Uber, intends to integrate its ticketing and connections through the Uber app - potentially branding the new services as Uber Trains."
"Gemini said the Siemens trains could be part-assembled at the company's new Goole facility in East Yorkshire, a move that would add a UK manufacturing dimension to the cross-border project. "Our collaboration with Uber, Siemens and Rock Rail creates a powerful partnership towards our goal of running competitively priced trains connecting the UK to France, Belgium and, for the first time ever, Germany," said Adrian Quine, chief executive of Gemini Trains."
Gemini Trains has ordered an initial ten Siemens Velaro Novo trains to operate competitive passenger services between London, Paris, Brussels and Cologne, challenging Eurostar's long-held Channel Tunnel monopoly. The company is partnering with Uber to integrate ticketing and connections through the Uber app and may brand services as Uber Trains. Siemens vehicles could be part-assembled at Gemini's new Goole facility in East Yorkshire, adding a UK manufacturing element. Gemini is one of three new operators seeking Office of Rail and Road permission. Plans include operating from Stratford International and reopening Ebbsfleet, with financial backing from Rock Rail.
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