Eurostar Celebrates 15 Years

Since November 14, 1994, Eurostar has carried more than 100 million passengers across the Channel.

This high speed train now holds over 80% of the market between Paris and London with its 18 trains, but also between London and Brussels with 10 trains.  This impressive result is attributable largely to the regularity of the Eurostar, which displays a punctuality rate of 96%.

Despite this success, the Eurostar is expected to undergo great upheavals in the coming months.  A deregulation of the rail sector in Europe is coming in 2010. To face this new challenge, Eurostar plans to reduce the number of transports next winter.

Eurostar management is considering establishing an intermediate class on the trains. Currently, the famous train offers the Business Premier, Leisure Select and Standard class.

Another project underway, Eurostar is currently working with the renowned Italian design firm Pininfarina to redesign its cars. These new cars should be made between 2012 and 2015.