Treitalia said Tuesday that he plans to launch a new high -speed rail service that connects London and Paris, since the days of the three decades of Eurostar in the line seem incentionally numbered.
The announcement of the Italian rail operator follows the statements of the Virgin Group of Richard Branson last month that he hopes to start offering high -speed rail services on the route in 2029.
Trenitalia said Tuesday that he plans to invest 1 billion euros to launch his Paris London service, also by 2029.
Stefano Antonio Donnarumma, head of the FS Group that includes Trenitalia, said the project is part of the company’s strategic plan to be a key player in a competitive and sustainable European rail network.
“High speed rail networks are the backbone of efficient and ecological mobility, and by expanding our presence in key corridors, we are not only investing in infrastructure and innovation, but also in the future of the European,” Donnarumma. “Donnarumma”. Donnarumma.
“More competition will help create a more efficient and customer -oriented industry, offering a real alternative to air trips,” he added.
Treitalia already operates routes both in France and Britain and the company said this provides “an important competitive advantage to enter this strategic corridor”, referring to the Paris-London route.
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The announcement occurs a week after the Rail and Road (Orr) office of Great Britain opened access to a maintenance tank along the high-speed route in Paris-London to other companies, eliminating an obstacle to competitors who offer services.
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The Dutch operator Heuro and Evolyn of Spain have also expressed interest in competing on the Route of Paris London against Eurostar, which is criticized for its high ticket prices.
Treitalia said it recently signed a cooperation agreement with Evolyn, but did not provide details.
Deutsche Bahn of Germany made one of its high speed ICE trains through the channel tunnel in 2013, but its plans to launch services never reached fruiting in 2016.
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