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Virgin Group aims to raise $900 million to fund Eurostar rival, FT reports
British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Group aims to raise 700 million pounds ($900 million) to fund its bid to launch cross-channel rail services to compete with Eurostar, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Virgin looks to raise £700m to fund Eurostar rival
Richard Branson 's Virgin Group is aiming to challenge Eurostar 's dominance with a £700 million fundraising effort to launch its own cross-channel rail service. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Virgin Group Seeks £700M to Challenge Eurostar with Cross-Channel Rail Service
Virgin Group Seeks 700M to Challenge Eurostar with Cross-Channel Rail Service Virgin Group, led by British billionaire Richard Branson, is aiming to raise 700 million ($900 million) to launch a high-speed rail
Virgin Group aims to raise $900 million for rail service bid, company says
British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Group aims to raise 700 million pounds ($900 million) to fund its plan to launch cross-channel rail services as it looks to compete with Eurostar, the company said on Sunday.
Virgin Group to Challenge Eurostar with New Rail Services
Richard Branson's Virgin Group intends to launch cross-channel rail services to rival Eurostar, aiming to raise 700 million pounds to fund the project. The service plans to connect London with Paris,
Virgin Group looks to raise £700mn to fund Eurostar rival
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is looking to raise £700mn to fund its bid to launch new cross-channel rail services to compete with Eurostar. Virgin Group told the Financial Times that it intends to raise £300mn in equity and £400mn in debt, and that it plans to be a cornerstone equity investor in the project.
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson plans to take on Eurostar’s 30-year train monopoly with $900 million Virgin Group fundraise
Branson's Virgin Group confirmed a mammoth fundraising plan that could see Virgin operate a Eurostar alternative by the end ...
'Europe's railways are teeming with projects that don't come to fruition'
COLUMN. The British Virgin Group has announced that it intends to develop a cross-Channel rail link, more than 10 years after ...
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The new cross-Channel rail routes – and the chances of them actually happening
The joint statement between LSPH and Getlink comes during a period of speculation that new operators could soon compete in ...
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Virgin Group's Bold Bid: Challenging Eurostar with $900 Million Rail Plan
Virgin Group, led by British billionaire Richard Branson, plans to raise 700 million pounds to fund a cross-channel rail service that will compete with Eurostar. The group looks to gather 300 million ...
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Eurostar CCO François Le Doze says bringing trains back to Ashford and Ebbsfleet International 'doesn't make sense right now'
Tycoon Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group could rival Eurostar for cross-Channel competition. Picture: @richardbranson / Twitter When asked about the potential new rival, Mr Le Doze said ...