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Virgin Group aims to raise $900 million to fund Eurostar rival, FT reports
British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Group aims to raise 700 million pounds ($900 million) to fund its bid to launch cross-channel rail services to compete with Eurostar, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Virgin Group looks to raise £700mn to fund Eurostar rival
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is looking to raise £700mn to fund its bid to launch new cross-channel rail services to compete with Eurostar. Virgin Group told the Financial Times that it intends to raise £300mn in equity and £400mn in debt, and that it plans to be a cornerstone equity investor in the project.
Virgin Group aims to raise $900mln for rail service bid, company says
British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Group aims to raise 700 million pounds ($900 million) to fund its plan to launch cross-channel rail services as it looks to compete with Eurostar, the company said on Sunday.
Virgin Group Seeks £700M to Challenge Eurostar with Cross-Channel Rail Service
Virgin Group Seeks 700M to Challenge Eurostar with Cross-Channel Rail Service Virgin Group, led by British billionaire Richard Branson, is aiming to raise 700 million ($900 million) to launch a high-speed rail
Virgin seeks investment for cross-Channel routes
Virgin is quoted as saying: ‘The cross-Channel route is ripe for change and would benefit from competition. While Virgin is not committing to launching a service just yet, we are seeking investment from like-minded partners to invest alongside Virgin and we are delighted with the progress made so far.’
Virgin Group plans to raise £700m for Eurostar competitor: FT
The Virgin Group is hoping to raise £700 million ($1.4 billion) to launch a new cross-channel rail service that would compete with Eurostar, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Virgin Group to Challenge Eurostar with New Rail Services
Richard Branson's Virgin Group intends to launch cross-channel rail services to rival Eurostar, aiming to raise 700 million pounds to fund the project. The service plans to connect London with Paris,
Virgin targets £700m funding to compete with Eurostar on London-Paris route, FT reports
British billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Group aims to raise £700 million (RM3.9 billion) to fund its bid to launch cross-channel rail services
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