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UK Budget Funds £20M Stratford International Rail Upgrade
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- The UK government will allocate funding to Stratford International station in week’s budget.
- Mayor Sadiq Khan has been lobbying ministers to upgrade Stratford International for rail services.
- The £20 million upgrade will add a border post, security checks and expand platforms.
- Virgin Group has depot access and plans a cross-Channel service for 2030.
- Gemini Trains, chaired by peer Tony Berkeley, aims to run services to France, Belgium and Germany from Stratford.