General · 22 October 2025
Eurostar Invests €2bn in UK’s First Double-Decker Trains for Expanded Routes
Eurostar confirmed a €2 billion order for 30 double-decker trains from Alstom with options for 20 more, marking the first major fleet of double-decker trains to operate on UK railways. The Eurostar Celestia trains will increase capacity by 20% and support Eurostar's goal to reach 30 million annual passengers. The fully electric trains will enter service in May 2031, operating across five countries including new destinations Frankfurt and Geneva.
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