European Railroad Discussion > Eurostar to go Double Decker

Eurostar has announced an order for 30 new trains from Alstom based on the
Avelia Horizon platform.  There is an option for an additional 20.  The first
trains would enter service in 2031.

Eurostar has a need to replace the 26 trains it inherited from Thalys and the 
remaining firat generation e300 sets.  All will be maintained at Temple Mills
in London.  The following link from the BBC does bring up the concerns over
capacity at Temple Mills:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6n1w80z1zo

SNCF has 115 Avelia Horizons on order(100 for domestic services and 15 for trains
to Italy) with the first about to enter service.  Attached photo below is from the 
European-based site RailColorNews.

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Looks like a somewhat similar layout to the Dutch Intercity services; they're quiet and comfortable on both levels.

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Darren Boes
Lethbridge, AB
Southern Alberta Railfan