In the wake of French president Emmanuel Macron’s recent state visit, the two governments have vowed to deepen collaboration on transport, including on efforts "to reduce barriers for potential new entrants looking to join the Cross-Channel rail passenger and freight markets".
It said: "The introduction of new entrants into these markets will bring a greater choice of services and lower fares."
The declaration also said growth of international rail markets would be key to "promoting green travel across Europe, growing our economies and bringing people closer together”.
