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April 24, 2026 | High-speed

Velvet unveils first completed high-speed train

French new entrant due to launch in 2028 with 12 Alstom Avelia Horizon trains.

July 2, 2025 | High-speed

Proxima becomes Velvet

French high-speed new entrant unveils rebranding as first trains are under construction at Alstom.

June 6, 2024 | High-speed

Proxima reveals €1bn plan to shake up high-speed market in western France

Co-founder Mr Tim Jackson outlines the new operator’s plans exclusively to IRJ.

April 30, 2019 | High-speed

HS1 presents proposal for London - Bordeaux high-speed service

THE chair of HS1, Mr Keith Ludeman, presented a proposal to politicians in Bordeaux on April 30 to introduce a high-speed service between the French city and London St Pancras.

October 16, 2018 | High-speed

Study to look at adapting Bordeaux station for London services

PROPOSALS to develop direct services between London and Bordeaux took a step forward on October 10, when the four infrastructure managers on the route signed an agreement to launch a joint feasibility study into adapting Bordeaux St Jean station for international operations.

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