# Eurostar service and fleet developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eurostar-service-and-fleet-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-19T20:38:27.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Eurostar 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eurostar-faces-delays-and-cancellations-across-europe

### 2026-09-17: Eurostar 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eurostar-to-feature-two-storey-cocktail-bars-on-new-double-decker-trains

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