#channel-tunnel

#channel-tunnel

Thanks to the development of high-speed rail and the slowdown in our capital expenditure, we aim to strengthen the growth of our results over the next decade. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation stood at €859 million, exceeding targets set and reconfirmed last year.

"particularly proud to bring double-decker trains to the UK for the very first time"

Virgin Group is one of several operators hoping to break Eurostar's 30-year monopoly on the route, but Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill warned that proposals focused solely on London St Pancras risk falling short. Speaking at an event in Ashford, Kent, Lord Hendy said bidders must show "the potential for services to be reinstated" at Stratford International, Ebbsfleet and Ashford stations - a move he said could add £500m a year to the visitor economy.