FS Group to Launch High-Speed Train via Channel Tunnel

Italian railway company FS Group plans to launch a high-speed rail service between Paris and London via the Channel Tunnel by 2029, investing €1 billion in the project. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

FS Group Expands International Railway Presence

The company has received formal approval from UK authorities to use a London maintenance depot previously operated by Eurostar. In addition, French regulators have granted the necessary permits to proceed with the project.

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A key factor in this initiative is a strategic partnership with Spanish firm Evolyn. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to join efforts in developing a new high-speed service through the Channel Tunnel.

FS plans to deploy rolling stock modeled after its Frecciarossa trains, capable of reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h, ensuring rapid and comfortable passenger transportation.

FS Group Enters the UK High-Speed Rail Market

Today, FS Group is actively expanding its footprint in the European railway sector. In the UK, it participates in the High Speed 2 project and operates c2c, serving routes in the country’s southeast.

Additionally, FS is already running high-speed services in France, solidifying its role among Europe’s leading railway operators. The new Paris–London line will become a key part of the trans-European network.

In March, both Virgin Group and Gemini Trains announced their own plans to launch high-speed routes through the Channel Tunnel. As a result, the market is set to become more competitive, promising better service options for travelers.

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