Supporting Ashford and Ebbsfleet’s International Status
Bring Back Euro Trains campaigns for the return of cross-Channel train services to Kent stations Ashford and Ebbsfleet, which were suspended during the pandemic and never reinstated.
Bring Back Euro Trains is managed by a small core group of dedicated volunteers working together for the good of Ashford, Kent and cross-Channel rail networks generally. Our aim is to pursue engagement and dialogue with all stakeholders until these services resume.
By signing the petition, you are demonstrating that the demand and sentiment for a Cross-Channel train service remains strong in Kent.
Read more about the BBET campaign, who runs BBET and our aims and strategy.
BBET Campaign News
Kent stations: Ashford or Ebbsfleet?
In this campaign, we have tirelessly advocated for the re-opening of both Ashford and Ebbsfleet as international stations. Both will benefit different parts of the south east region, both are networked as railway hubs in different ways. And while there… Read More >
Looking ahead to 2026
Heading into 2026, Ashford’s MP Sojan Joseph has said that returning international train services to Ashford is his top priority. Naturally, we we welcome the sentiment; we are optimistic that trains will return, only we don’t know when. The MP’s… Read More >
A week on from the ORR’s decision on Temple Mills, what have we learnt?
A week has elapsed since the ORR’s decision to allocate the space capacity in the Temple Mills to Virgin Trains Europe. Virgin won out over Eurostar and three other operators vying to launch a rival cross-Channel train service. What have… Read More >
Historic decision: Virgin to provide competition to Eurostar
Bring Back Euro Trains welcomes this historic day, as the ORR (Office of Rail and Road) gives the green light to open up the UK international rail market to genuine competition. We congratulate Virgin Trains, well known for their innovation… Read More >
Thematic analysis of petition comments
Bring Back Euro Trains is pleased to present our new publication, the “Comments Insights Report, A Thematic Analysis of the Public Arguments for Kent International Rail Services.” This crucial document is a comprehensive analysis of nearly 3,000 public comments submitted… Read More >