Eurostar Invests €2 Billion in First-Ever Double-Decker High-Speed Trains for Channel Tunnel
Eurostar has confirmed a €2 billion order for 30 double-decker high-speed trains, the first of their kind to operate through the Channel Tunnel. The new Celestia trains will significantly increase seating capacity and support Eurostar’s goal of growing annual passengers from 19.5 million to 30 million. This historic order represents the first double-decker trains on UK railways since a 1949 experiment.
Historic Double-Decker Order
Eurostar has placed a €2 billion (£1.74 billion) order for its first-ever double-decker high-speed trains, according to reports confirmed Wednesday. The company has ordered 30 “Celestia” trains with an option for 20 additional units, marking what analysts suggest is the largest fleet modernization in the company’s history.