Eurostar Orders New High-Speed Trains
Eurostar has placed a €2bn order for 50 Alstom double-decker high-speed trains, named Eurostar Celestia.
The new trains are based on Alstom’s Avelia Horizon platform, with an initial order for 30 trains and an option for 20 more.
Delivery of the first six units is scheduled for January 2031, with commercial operation starting in May 2031.
The new rolling stock is engineered on Alstom’s Avelia Horizon platform.
The investment is valued at €2bn ($2.32bn), marking a significant commitment to upgrading Eurostar's fleet.
Author's summary: Eurostar invests €2bn in new trains.