Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is celebrating a major milestone after the UK rail regulator confirmed that the Temple Mills maintenance depot has sufficient capacity for additional high-speed train operators. This decision clears the way for Virgin to potentially launch its own cross-Channel services by 2029. The Office of Rail and Road concluded that the depot, previously thought to be at capacity, can support multiple operators with some operational adjustments. This marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape of UK rail services, especially against Eurostar's long-standing monopoly.
The Office of Rail and Road's announcement that the Temple Mills depot can accommodate additional trains is a significant development that clears a path for competition.
Eurostar, which has monopolized the cross-Channel market since 1994, is now facing the possibility of competition, thanks to the ORR's findings.
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