Alstom in talks to run double-decker trains on Channel Tunnel route

Eurostar in talks over double-decker train service on cross-Channel route

Eurostar could be getting an upgrade – and some competitors (Picture: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Cross-Channel journeys could soon reach dizzying new heights and become cheaper for passengers, as Eurostar eyes an exciting upgrade to its service. French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom announced plans to begin supplying the company with double-decker trains for routes between London and key Europe destinations including Paris, Amsterdam and Bru…

Alstom in talks to run double-decker trains on Channel Tunnel route

French company’s high-speed trains could increase capacity and lower fares between London and continental Europe

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Alstom double-deck HST for Channel TunnelThe Financial Times reports: Alstom has confirmed that its Avelia Horizon double-deck high-speed trains are available for services through the Channel Tunnel and that it is in talks with potential customers that would like such trains for cross

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Alstom’s Double-Decker Trains Could Revolutionize European Rail

Alstom’s ambitious proposal to introduce double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel is more than just a logistical upgrade; it’s a potential game-changer for European rail travel and a significant opportunity for investors. The French rolling stock giant is capitalizing on the post-Covid leisure travel boom, with Eurostar’s record passenger numbers and ambitious growth targets painting a rosy… Source