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Eurostar Invests €2 Billion for Double-Decker Train Revival

10/29/2025

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Eurostar announced a €2 billion investment to acquire up to 50 Eurostar Celestia double-decker trains for routes from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.
The first trains will be operational in May 2031, with around 540 seats and a 20% capacity increase.
This marks the first major UK double-decker fleet, after 1940s attempts with the SR Class 4DD trains that were discontinued due to discomfort and maintenance issues.

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Eurostar announced a €2 billion investment to acquire up to 50 Eurostar Celestia double-decker trains for routes from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.
The first trains will be operational in May 2031, with around 540 seats and a 20% capacity increase.
This marks the first major UK double-decker fleet, after 1940s attempts with the SR Class 4DD trains that were discontinued due to discomfort and maintenance issues.