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WorldPublished: 26 August 2026 at 02:41

Trains between Britain and Europe on track to run every 15 minutes

Train services between Britain and continental Europe through the Channel Tunnel could reportedly become more frequent, with trains potentially running every 15 minutes. Further details on timing and implementation have not yet been confirmed.

Foto: Politico Europe

Cross-Channel train services connecting Britain to continental Europe may soon become significantly more frequent, with reports indicating that trains through the Channel Tunnel could run as often as every 15 minutes. Such a change would mark a notable increase in capacity compared with current schedules.

The Channel Tunnel has for decades served as the main fixed land link between Britain and France, carrying both passenger and freight trains beneath the English Channel. A move to more frequent departures would potentially make cross-Channel travel more convenient for the large number of passengers who rely on the route each year.

At this stage, no further details have been made available regarding a specific rollout timeline, the operators involved, or the technical and logistical steps required to support a higher frequency of services. The situation remains to be clarified, with more information expected to emerge in due course.

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