Virgin Trains31 Oct 2025Virgin cleared to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel route31 Oct 202530 Oct 2025Kent's international rail return 'one step closer'Ebbsfleet and Ashford services stopped in 2020, but a Virgin Trains application now has approval.30 Oct 202530 Oct 2025Virgin cleared to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel routeVirgin Trains plans to start rival passenger rail services through the tunnel from 2030.30 Oct 202519 May 2024Virgin Trains targets West Coast in return to railVirgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019.19 May 20248 Mar 2021Virgin sues partner over claims about its brand valueBrightline dropped the Virgin name from its trains saying its reputation has been damaged from the pandemic.8 Mar 2021