EXPANDED CHANNEL TUNNEL SERVICES: There is currently excess capacity in the Channel Tunnel. Why not revive the idea of running International trains from other parts of the UK to other destinations on the continent? The possibilities are endless, but I've illustrated just three. No new railways would have to be built, although in order to run trains through the tunnel to Cardiff, the Great Western main line would need to be electrified, or electric trains would need to be hauled by diesel locomotives west of London.

 London - Lyon 4h12min

 Birmingham - Brussels 3h15min

 Cardiff - Cologne 6h