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Tube & Rail · LondonIntercity 125 train marks 50 years of UK high speed rail
A commemorative train journey will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UK's first high-speed rail service, the Intercity 125 HST. The special service, organised by the 125 group, will run on the first Sunday in October.
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New London-Paris high-speed trains ordered for 2029 launch
Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has ordered 19 new high-speed trains worth £1.7 billion for a London-Paris service starting in 2029. The fleet, operated by Trenitalia France, will include on-board bistros and upgraded Wi-Fi, competing directly with Eurostar for the first time in 30 years.
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