"Paul Hutchinson" wrote

As far as I am aware the NOL Eurostars have never run except on test it is
ludicrous that the paths are still reserved.

IIRC there was a hearing before the Rail Regulator some time ago when E*
contended that either their paths should stay reserved or they should not
have to pay for them any more. AIUI the outcome was that Network Rail could
resell the paths, subject to E*s right to have them back if they were
actually going to use them, but that meanwhile E* would have to keep paying.
One of the barristers in the hearing before the Rail Regulator was a Mr
Choo-Choy.

Peter