The value of Normandy property may be boosted by a proposed new rail service between England and France.

Northern France would be given a new link as a rival to the existing Eurostar service, known as the Transmanche Metro, under plans submitted to the European Commission this week, the Daily Telegraph reports.

The paper states that the idea is for commuters to work in England but live in France, with one difference between this service and Eurostar being that Transmanche would offer season tickets to those using the service.

While Pas de Calais would be the French region receiving the service from Britain, this could also benefit Normandy property values as the whole of northern France could become more accessible to the UK.

At present, Eurostar tickets can be used to ride from the UK to the Normandy towns of Caen and Rouen.

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