New €2bn double-decker Eurostar trains to feature two-storey bars | The IndependentJump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Subscribe`; document.body.appendChild(modal); modal.addEventListener('click', () => { document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; }); modal.querySelector('.subscribe-link')?.addEventListener('click', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; setTimeout(() => { window.location.href = 'https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app'; }, 500); });});]]>Natalie WilsonTuesday 15 September 2026 15:35 BSTEurostar boss says there is a ‘strong willingness’ to travel by trainEurostar has revealed that its new double-decker trains, named Eurostar Celestia, will feature two-storey on-board bars accessible to all passengers.A €2bn (£1.7bn) agreement has been reached with French manufacturer Alstom to build the fully electric fleet, which is expected to enter service in 2031.The new trains will offer 20 per cent more seating capacity than current single-decker models, bringing Eurostar's total potential fleet size to 67.The two-storey bar is designed as a star attraction with distinct atmospheres on each floor and staff-hosted service.The fleet will feature upgraded air conditioning capable of operating in temperatures up to 55 degrees Celsius amid rising competition from Virgin Trains.In fullEurostar to launch double-decker cocktail bars on new trainsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in