Gemini Trains: High-Speed Rail Links UK-Europe – Paris, Brussels, Cologne

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Introduction

Gemini Trains has announced a partnership to deliver a new high-speed cross-Channel fleet connecting London with Paris, Brussels, and Cologne. The new services will be co-branded, marking a step towards Gemini’s goal of providing high-quality, competitively priced international rail travel.

Partnership Announcement

Gemini Trains has announced a partnership to deliver a new fleet of high-speed trains connecting London with Paris, Brussels, and Cologne. The new services will be co-branded.

Project Goals and Objectives

The CEO of Gemini Trains said: “Our collaboration creates a powerful partnership as we move towards our goal of running regular high-quality and competitively priced trains connecting the UK to France, Belgium, and for the first time ever, Germany. This is great news for UK jobs, the economy, and of course, passengers.”

Infrastructure and Maintenance

Gemini’s services will utilise both Stratford International and Ebbsfleet stations, aligning with UK Government aspirations to make better use of existing cross-Channel infrastructure. The company is currently awaiting a decision from the Office of Rail and Road regarding access to the Temple Mills Maintenance Depot, operated by Eurostar. This facility will be essential for maintaining the new trains.

Financial and Economic Impact

A company, known for structuring institutional funding for rolling stock projects, will lead the financing of the Gemini fleet. The company has already raised close to £6 billion for new trains across the UK and Europe. Mark Swindell commented: “We are delighted to be partnering on this prestigious and innovative project. This deal follows on from extensive experience in bespoke rolling stock, delivering 10 fleets across the UK and Germany. has raised close to £6bn for new trains and we look forward to working on these proposals.”

As part of the collaboration, the service will be co-branded and enable ticket bookings directly through its app. Andrew Brem said: “As more and more people use the app to book train tickets, our collaboration with Gemini is an exciting opportunity to remind people of all the potential ways it can help them get wherever they need to go; right across the UK, Europe and beyond.”

Beckie Hart stated: “The announcement that Gemini’s new fleet will be built has the potential to drive growth, strengthen supply chains and signal confidence in our world-class manufacturing. We have already seen this where commitment has created high-quality jobs and built skills for the future.”

Henri Murison added: “The opportunity for more competition in the market for international rail services is hugely important for the Greater South East and the Thames Estuary in particular. In the North, the investment has made in skilled manufacturing jobs at the Rail Village has already had a huge impact economically.”

Conclusion

This new partnership signals a significant development in international rail connectivity, promising to enhance competition, passenger choice, and sustainable travel between the UK and continental Europe.

Gemini Trains

Gemini Trains is partnering to deliver a new fleet of high-speed trains connecting London with Paris, Brussels, and Cologne.

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