Eurostar Orders Double-Decker Trains for Channel Tunnel Service

New Double-Decker Trains for Eurostar

• 🚆 Eurostar has announced plans to introduce double-decker trains for the first time, operating through the Channel Tunnel.
• 📦 An order has been placed for up to 50 trains from manufacturer Alstom, which will increase Eurostar's fleet size by nearly a third.
• seats A single 400-meter long train will accommodate over a thousand seats.
• 🗓️ The new double-decker trains are expected to begin service between London and Paris in 2031.

Capacity and Customer Experience

• 📈 The introduction of these trains aims to significantly increase capacity, adding 2 million seats annually between London and Paris.
• ✨ The trains will be bespoke designed for customers, offering a special and comfortable experience.
• 🌍 The Alstom platform trains are sized to operate not only in the UK but also on networks in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland.

Tunnel Capacity and Competition

• ❓ Despite assumptions that the Channel Tunnel might be too small, the trains are designed to fit and operate.
• 🚀 The decision to introduce these trains is driven by the growing international demand for travel between the UK and continental Europe.
• 🤝 Regarding competition, Eurostar's strategy is focused on serving its customers and expanding its own capacity, rather than dictating the competitive landscape within the tunnel.