Being obsessed with the Railway and supporting high level professionals with brilliant businesses, whilst managing 2 dynamic Rail groups across 3 office locations | Recruitment Manager | Matchtech (Gattaca)
🚄 Exciting Developments in High-Speed Rail Travel! 🌍 Just read in the news, the latest from Getlink, the Eurotunnel owner.. Anticipating significant expansion - exciting times. Sounds like a very sensible solution to some existing wider ranging travel challenges.. Overview: 🌐 New Routes: London to Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva, Zurich within 5 years. 🚄 Capacity Boost: Doubling UK rail links to Europe. 🌟 Competition & Operators: Interest from Evolyn (Spain) and Heuro (Netherlands). Ongoing talks with multiple players entering the market. ✈️ Passenger Focus: Aim to capture 30-40% of airline traffic on German & Swiss routes. Potential for lower fares with increased competition. 🚛 Freight Services Expansion: Urging UK govt to allocate savings to upgrade Folkestone-Wembley line. £50M investment could reduce road congestion, improve resilience, and reinforce logistics chains. 🔍 Key Advancements: Unprecedented appetite and demand from new entrants. Infrastructure work sparks interest, fueling competition. 🌐 Future of Rail Connectivity: More routes, increased competition, and enhanced services ahead. A pivotal moment for UK-continental Europe rail travel. Stay tuned for the exciting developments! 🚆🌟 #RailTravel #Infrastructure #HighSpeedRail #EurotunnelExpansion #ConnectivityInMotion
