Virgin makes a major breakthrough in plan for Eurostar rival trains by 2030

Eurostar will no longer be the only train operator running trains beneath the Channel (Picture: Getty Images)

Virgin Trains is one step closer to ending Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly of the Channel Tunnel — officially securing track access for new services between London and Europe.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has just granted approval for Sir Richard Branson’s company to run up to 20 new daily return journeys ...