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Breaking: the UK’s Office of Rail & Road has approved #VirginTrains’ application for access to #TempleMills depot, which is needed to launch services through the #ChannelTunnel, and has rejected applications from #Evolyn, #Gemini and #Trenitalia. Details to follow at www.railwaygazette.com

Few factory workers get killed by flying sheep, but it happened here. #TempleMills #Leeds #WestYorkshire #FollyFellowship #Follies #Folly #follies.org.uk

Regulator sets out next step for access to Temple Mills International depot The Office of Rail and Road is inviting applications from Eurostar and other interested parties to operate new train services through the Channel Tunnel.

Regulator sets out next step for access to Temple Mills International depot www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/regulator-sets-o... #eurostar #NationalRail #OfficeOfRailAndRoadOrr #TempleMIlls

Eurostar rivals say 'green signal' given to run trains through Channel Tunnel Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group says there are ‘no more major hurdles to overcome’ for it to launch services rivalling Eurostar

Interesting response from #Eurostar regarding the independant report published by the ORR or #TempleMills depot. I've had responses back from (former) Eurostar employees saying it's already almost full to capacity.

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Rail regulator says some capacity can be made available at Eurostar depot | Office of Rail and Road The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says Eurostar’s London depot would be able if required to accommodate additional trains, following its receipt of an independent report it commissioned to investigate...

This is excellent news for open access operators who want to come along and compete with Eurostar. #TempleMills

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