Eurostar is set to invest in a new fleet of trains as it looks to carry an additional 11.5 million passengers in the next six years.
Eurostar is likely to have competition on the cross-Channel rail link in future
The train operator on Thursday (16 May) revealed up to 50 new trains will start operating alongside the existing fleet from the early 2030s.
The new trains will feature an improved energy consumption system compared to the current ones and will be designed based on staff and customer feedback.
“There is huge demand for our services and we have big European ambitions,” said chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave.
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