Gravesham Borough Council welcomes Virgin’s confirmation that international trains could stop at Ebbsfleet if the station is upgraded.
Following the news, Cllr John Burden, Leader of Gravesham Borough Council, said: “This is an important and welcome development.
“I sincerely hope it translates into international service stopping once more at Ebbsfleet International as soon as possible.
“The loss of Eurostar services has had a huge detrimental effect on local companies with businesses connections in France and beyond, and is an unwelcome inconvenience for local people looking to travel to the continent, whether that’s on personal business or for holidays.
“To watch Eurostars speeding through Ebbsfleet knowing to make use of them requires a 15-minute trip in the wrong direction is simply unacceptable.
“We are watching developments closely and will continue to lobby for services to resume, whoever provides them.”