Eurostar to launch double-decker cocktail bars on new trains
The new Celestia fleet, entering service in 2031, will feature two-storey bars accessible to all passengers.
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Eurostar is set to introduce double-decker cocktail bars on its forthcoming Celestia fleet of trains. These two-storey bars are planned to be a central feature of the new trains, which are due to begin operating in 2031. The bars will be accessible to all passengers, irrespective of their ticket class, and are intended to offer distinct atmospheres on each level.
The new trains are being manufactured by the French company Alstom as part of a €2bn agreement. Production is underway at Alstom's facilities in France. The Celestia fleet will be fully electric and designed to withstand high temperatures, capable of operating in conditions up to 55C. This feature comes as the UK experiences increasingly warm summers.
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Increased Capacity and Design Features
The double-decker configuration of the Celestia trains is designed to significantly increase passenger capacity. Each train will be able to carry 20 per cent more people than current models, taking the total capacity of a single train beyond 1,000 passengers for the first time in Eurostar's history. These new trains will operate alongside the existing e320 fleet, expanding Eurostar's total number of trains to as many as 67.
Eurostar chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave described the bar's design as evoking the feel of an "exciting speakeasy". The concept draws inspiration from the existing cocktail bar found in Eurostar's Premier lounge at London St Pancras. A Eurostar spokesperson stated that the company aims to create a "really special" experience for customers, with staff hosting the bars in a manner similar to those in the Premier lounges.
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+When will the new Eurostar trains be introduced?
The new Eurostar Celestia fleet is scheduled to enter service in 2031. These trains will operate alongside the existing e320 fleet, increasing the company's total number of trains.
+What is special about the new trains' design?
The new trains will feature a double-decker design, which increases passenger capacity by 20 per cent, allowing trains to carry over 1,000 people. They will also include two-storey cocktail bars open to all passengers.
+Who is building the new Eurostar trains?
The new trains are being built by the French manufacturer Alstom under a €2bn agreement. Production is taking place at Alstom's factories in France.
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