Trainline report flags scope for lower cross-Channel rail fares if competition opens up

By Public Technologies
  • Trainline published a report urging more competition on cross-Channel rail to boost demand through lower fares, higher frequency, broader destinations.
  • Survey results showed 53% of Britons want more operator choice; 38% would be more likely to book international rail.
  • Report cited European high-speed competition outcomes: Italy fares down 40%; Spain fares halved since 2021; France average fares down 43%.
  • Lower prices were the biggest stated lever: 74% said cheaper UK-Europe rail fares would increase their likelihood to travel by train.
  • Access also mattered: 62% would travel more if international services stopped closer to home, pointing to potential East London, Kent stops.


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