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Eurostar service and fleet developments
Overview
Eurostar is navigating both long-term fleet modernization and immediate operational challenges. The company has ordered 30 ‘Celestia’ double-decker high-speed trains from Alstom, an investment of approximately two billion euros intended to increase seating capacity by 20 percent and expand routes to Frankfurt and Geneva by the early 2030s. These new units are designed to withstand extreme heat up to 55 °C.
In the short term, the network is experiencing service disruptions, including cancellations and delays across Belgium, France, and Germany. Recent issues include congestion at Brussels-Midi/Zuid, operational restrictions at Paris Gare du Nord, and delays in Germany caused by a fire near railway tracks. These incidents follow a summer of persistent disruptions involving heatwaves, technical problems, and infrastructure damage.
Entities
Eurostar · Virgin Trains · Raymond Blanc OBE · Alstom · Gwendoline Cazenave
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesEurostar faces delays and cancellations across Europe
Eurostar faces continued disruptions across Europe, with train cancellations and delays reported in Belgium, France, and Germany due to operational restrictions, technical issues, and trackside fires.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesEurostar to launch Celestia double-decker trains with two-story bars
Eurostar is investing two billion euros in new ‘Celestia’ double-decker trains, featuring a two-story bar for all passengers and planned direct routes between London, Frankfurt, and Geneva by the early 2030s.
Sources
be.com · europesays.com · gala.de · hosteltur.com · timeout.es · traveltomorrow.com