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Eurostar Unveils €2 Billion Deal for Double-Decker Trains

10/22/2025

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Eurostar announced a €2 billion deal to introduce Celestia double-decker trains.
The Celestia trains will start service in 2031.
The order includes 30 trains with a 20-train option.
The trains will operate through the Channel Tunnel for the first time.
Eurostar will upgrade Temple Mills, extend to Frankfurt and Geneva, and lift annual passengers from 19.5 million to 30 million while facing rivals such as Virgin and Trenitalia.

History

Historical Context

The Channel Tunnel, officially opened on May 6, 1994, connected the UK and France, enabling Eurostar to launch high-speed rail services. Initially transporting 7 million passengers in its first year, Eurostar has since expanded its network and aims to increase capacity to 30 million by 2031, reflecting the growing significance of rail travel in Europe amidst competition from airlines.

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Story summary

Eurostar announced a €2 billion deal to introduce Celestia double-decker trains.
The Celestia trains will start service in 2031.
The order includes 30 trains with a 20-train option.
The trains will operate through the Channel Tunnel for the first time.
Eurostar will upgrade Temple Mills, extend to Frankfurt and Geneva, and lift annual passengers from 19.5 million to 30 million while facing rivals such as Virgin and Trenitalia.

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