Budget boost to upgrade Stratford International for cross-Channel trains

• Stratford International train station in east London will receive funding in next week’s budget.
• London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, has been advocating for this upgrade to unlock the station’s potential.
• The upgrade aims to facilitate cross-Channel services, aligning the station’s name with its function.
• The funding is expected to be announced in the upcoming budget.
• The upgrade is seen as a significant step towards enhancing the station’s international rail capabilities.