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'Eurostar's new trains herald a new era for clean, connected European travel'

Opinion
Paul Conroy
23 October 2025

Eurostar’s new fleet of fully-electric double-decker Celestia trains marks a defining moment for Europe’s transition to low-carbon travel, writes Byway's head of partnerships Paul Conroy for TTG.

Byway's head of partnerships Paul Conroy
(Credit: Byway)

'People are waking up to the fact the lower-carbon option isn't a compromise' (Credit: Byway)

This €2 billion investment in next-generation trains isn’t just an upgrade in technology, it’s a signal the continent is reimagining how we move, explore and connect.

In June, the operator revealed plans to launch direct train services from London to Germany and Switzerland.