Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Evolyn, a Spanish firm backed by the largest shareholder of Mobico, have also submitted applications to the ORR. There are rumoured to be at least five ...

Earlier they moored up in Fowey, Cornwall, reuniting crew members from the 1986 and their famous backer, Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson. Mr Stevens, spotted the 72ft (22m) Challenger II for sale ...

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has declared its readiness to launch passenger train services through the Channel Tunnel, following a key regulatory decision. The company said "no more major ...

Virgin Group, under the direction of British entrepreneur Richard Branson, is known for its ability to enter multiple unrelated categories – from airlines to music to mobile networks. It thrives on ...

A third company looking to compete with Eurostar in running passenger trains through the Channel Tunnel has emerged.

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group said there are ‘no more major hurdles to overcome’ before it can begin operating passenger trains through the Channel Tunnel (PA Archive) ...

Virgin Group said earlier in March it was aiming to challenge Eurostar's dominance with a £700 million fundraising effort to launch its own cross-channel rail service. Spanish start-up company Evolyn, ...