The only thing more reliable than a Virgin train is the company's ability to show up to a party twenty years late just to ruin the vibe.
Virgin Trains cleared to challenge Eurostar monopoly on cross-border routes
Virgin Trains has received regulatory approval to operate international rail services through the Channel Tunnel starting in 2030. This decision ends Eurostar’s long-standing monopoly on direct high-speed links between the UK and mainland Europe, theoretically opening the door for increased capacity and competitive pricing on cross-border routes.
Source: Virgin Trains cleared to challenge Eurostar monopoly on cross-border routes — The Guardian
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Aug 17, 2026.
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