Stratford International on track to get cross-Channel trains in budget boost

Sadiq Khan says upgrade would unlock station’s true potential and allow it to live up to its name

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Stratford International train station in east London will receive funding in next week’s budget, according to reports, putting it on track to live up to its name and become a hub for cross-Channel services.

London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, has been making a case to ministers for funding to upgrade the station to allow it to start running international rail services.