The growth of international rail – what are the challenges and opportunities?

17 Jun 2026
Strategy & Leadership
Eurostar and London St Pancras Highspeed both have passenger targets for the 2030s, with the former also ordering double-decker trains and planning new routes. Meanwhile Virgin and Trenitalia plan to provide the first on-rail competition into London. But what needs to be done to help meet those targets and take on the airline industry?
Speakers
Gareth Williams
Gareth Williams, General Secretary - Eurostar