In the next 15 years, the railway passengers in the tunnel under the La Mancha Channel They can three timesWhile prices can decrease nearly a third. These are the conclusions of a new report submitted by the consultant to direct and assign London St. Panchras Hessbid, the owner of the roads and the station that serves the tunnel Under La Mancha channel.
The study provides for an increase in the number of passengers The current 11 million annually to 35 million in 2040. This planned growth, along with greater competition on the road, may reduce rates of up to 30 %, and the analysis concludes.
There are already plans to double the ability of international passengers in St. Pancras. currently, Up to 1,800 international passengers per hourBut the operator wants up to 5,000 passengers per hour.
To facilitate it, you collaborate London St. Pancras HIGHSPEED and EurotúNEL Travel times shortenImproving the format of tables and Provide more frequent services. The adjustments of the station itself include reinstalling the current spaces and building new facilities to accommodate more passengers.
Why do we expect EuroúNEL to drop?
It is expected 30 % reduction occurs as a result One of the greatest competition and growth of demand for railways through the tunnel under the La Mancha channel.
at the moment, Eurostar This is the only operator on the Eurotunnel Road. As with any monopolistic system, prices and prices are artificially injured in the absence of competition. With new operators competing to put their trains on the road, More options will stimulate competitionWhich will reduce prices normally.
You also have to take into account the savings of size. Planned growth growth It can reduce the global cost By the passenger for the operators. The fixed costs of the train can be distributed between a greater number of passengers, allowing companies to reduce the price of their tickets slightly.
The new financial incentives presented by London St. Pancras Hyshed Contribute to reducing railway connections Through La Mancha channel. Within the framework of an international growth incentive plan, new and current HS1 operators can obtain 1 rib (1.17 euros) discounts for each additional passenger, which will be inserted into a common background for marketing and growth growth.
New services can be obtained Discounts on the rate of using rates of up to 50 % In the first year, 40 % in the second and 30 % in the third. The report is largely dependent on the change in consumer behavior and the tendency towards that The most sustainable travel options. As the passenger base increases, operators can provide lower rates and compete in better conditions with low -cost airlines.
What the rival railway operators take to the tunnel
The channel tunnel has been open to the competition since 2010, however Higher services launch costs And the acquisition of trains to travel on the road, they deterred the new operators to compete.
It raised the recent organizational changes and the implementation of incentives New interest By railway services through English channelAnd many operators have already launched their candidacy.
he Virgin Group He expressed his desire to launch railway services through La Mancha channel in 2029. The trains fleet is already negotiated. He also competes Spanish federation, Evolin, Whoever wants to launch a high -speed service between London and Paris and announced that he had reached an agreement with Alstom for 12 high trains.
Gemini Trains Company, led by Lord Tony Berkeley, the British Aristocracy and the former Eurotunle engineer in the project. Gemini request a Operator To serve Paris, Strasbourg, Colonia and Geneva with a fleet of 10 trains in 2029.
Recently, it was known Ferrovie Dello Stato ITALIANE They are studying services through the channel and cooperating with Evolyn to achieve this goal.
Other operators have already expressed his attention Open access to the tunnel below the channel de la Mancha. In 2010, Deutsche presented a high -speed train in ST, Pancras, pointing to his intention Connect London to destinations In Germany, like Frankfurt and Colonia. However, the offers of offers for services were not officially joined.
propagandaWhere can I go through Eurotunnel, and when?
Although the talks are still in an initial stage, the new competitors proposed in the channel’s tunnel services They can open railway connections Guide a Many European cities From London. Paris is a major destination and will include direct competition with Eurostar. Ferrovie, Virgin Group and Evolyn Paris services have mentioned their contacts so far.
next to, Virgin wants to connect London Fool Amsterdam and Brusselswhile Getlink He wants to provide direct services to German and Swiss cities, such as Frankfurt, Colonia, Geneva, Zurich and Milan. Most companies expect between 2029 and 2030. However, Evolin refers to a more ambitious start in 2026, although this period may be optimistic given the challenges that enter the market.
From finding space to storing and keeping trains to money to buy the same equipment, entry barriers are still high. At the beginning of April, positive signals were received when the UK office concluded the road and railway until Eurostar It should facilitate access to new operators to deposit the temple factoriesAn important obstacle to any new operator. He also announced that the HS1 line rates were very high, 30 euros per mile, which is more expensive in Europe.
Virgin Group announced it was “A green signal for competition“Although EUROSTAR confirms that the Temple factories are within the limits of their ability and cannot even recognize a new operator. The new trains of the channel tunnel will take to reach, but the increase in competition will undoubtedly reduce prices for the traveler.
propagandaIn addition to low prices, the increase in competition It can significantly reduce carbon fingerprint From trips, as more passengers choose this option from low broadcast. A high -speed train can reduce CO₂ emissions up to 90 % compared to the plane.
