Eurostar Invests in High-Speed Rolling Stock
Eurostar has confirmed a €2bn ($2.32bn) investment in up to 50 new Avelia Horizon double-decker very high-speed trains from Alstom Group.
The new rolling stock, named Eurostar Celestia, is engineered on Alstom’s Avelia Horizon platform.
- Initial order for 30 trains
- Option for an additional 20 trains
Delivery of the first six Celestia units is scheduled for January 2031 with commercial operation beginning in May of that year.
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Author's summary: Eurostar invests €2bn in new trains.