# Eurostar Unveils Luxury Cocktail Bars on New Double-Decker Trains > Eurostar's 2031 double-decker trains feature free cocktail bars for all passengers, boosting comfort and style in Europe's rail travel. - Title: Eurostar Unveils Luxury Cocktail Bars on New Double-Decker… - Summary: Eurostar's 2031 double-decker trains feature free cocktail bars for all passengers, boosting comfort and style in Europe's rail travel. Eurostar will launch… - Keywords: eurostar, celestia, cocktail bars, double-decker trains, margaret, bloody mary, alstom, france, germany, netherlands, Unveils, Luxury - Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/travel/article-16136217/Eurostar-cocktail-bar-double-decker-trains-Europe.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss - Published: 2026-09-16T16:14:57+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: eurostar, celestia, cocktail bars, double-decker trains, margaret, bloody mary, alstom, eu, uk, france, germany, netherlands ## New Eurostar Cocktail Bars Eurostar launches free cocktail bars on its new double-decker trains starting in May 2031. > We want to create something really special for customers, with a different ambience and vibe upstairs and downstairs, making the most of the double-decker views. ## Celestia Train Fleet The new Celestia trains, named after Latin 'heavenly', will run across five countries and new destinations. > This new-generation train, designed to meet the demands of international very high-speed traffic, embodies our vision of sustainable and competitive European mobility. ## Electric Train Design The fully electric trains feature air conditioning for up to 55 degrees and 20% more capacity than current models. > The trains have also been designed with increasingly hot European summers in mind; they feature air conditioning systems capable of operating in temperatures of up to 55 degrees. ## Competing Rail Services Virgin trains gain approval for London-Paris services from October 2030, challenging Eurostar's dominance. > The Office of Rail and Road gave Virgin trains the green light for a track access agreement, allowing it to operate up to 20 international daily return services between London and Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam from October 2030. ## Alstom Investment Eurostar orders 30 trains from Alstom for €2 billion, with options to buy 20 more. > Eurostar has confirmed an initial order for 30 trains from French manufacturer Alstom, with the option to buy a further 20, as a part of a €2 billion investment in its network. ## Eurostar's Vision Eurostar CEO says the new trains will offer exceptional comfort and a unique travel experience. > Customers can expect a very special new train with Eurostar Celestia, which will offer exceptional comfort, a unique Eurostar experience and new surprises to be revealed. ## Competing Rail Services Trenitalia France aims to launch London-Paris services as early as 2029 with 19 high-speed trains. > Italy’s state-backed Trenitalia France, owned by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS Group), is also in the running, with talks of aiming to launch London-Paris services as early as 2029. ## Double-Decker Benefits The new trains provide more seating, better air conditioning, and a second deck for passengers. > Compared with Eurostar’s existing fleet of 17 single-decker Siemens-built e320s, the Celestia trains will have around 20 per cent more capacity, will be 16cm taller in height, and of course, will feature two decks. ## Cocktail Bar Details Passengers can enjoy Margaritas and Bloody Marys in the new bars without premium tickets. > The bars will feature on Eurostar's new double-decker 'Celestia' trains, expected for commercial use in May 2031. ## Sustainable Travel Eurostar emphasizes sustainable travel as part of its new train fleet strategy. > This is a golden age for international sustainable travel, and Eurostar is leading the race. ## Virgin Train Competition Virgin trains will operate up to 20 international daily services from London to Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam. > The Office of Rail and Road gave Virgin trains the green light for a track access agreement, allowing it to operate up to 20 international daily return services between London and Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam from October 2030. ## Alstom's Role Alstom, a French train manufacturer, is building the new Eurostar trains with sustainable features. > Chief Executive Officer of Alstom, Henri Poupart-Lafarge, said: 'This new-generation train, designed to meet the demands of international very high-speed traffic, embodies our vision of sustainable and competitive European mobility'. ## New Train Capacity The Celestia trains will have 20% more capacity than Eurostar's current single-decker trains. > Compared with Eurostar’s existing fleet of 17 single-decker Siemens-built e320s, the Celestia trains will have around 20 per cent more capacity, will be 16cm taller in height, and of course, will feature two decks. ## European Expansion The new trains will serve the UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, plus new destinations like Geneva and Frankfurt. > They will run across the five countries already served by Eurostar: the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, plus new destinations such as Geneva and Frankfurt. ## Cocktail Bar Experience The bars will be open to all passengers, not just those with premium tickets. > And unlike Eurostar’s Premier lounges, passengers won't need a premium ticket to enjoy these stylish hangout spots; hosted by Eurostar staff, both bars will be open to everyone on board. ## 2031 Launch Date Commercial services for the new trains begin in May 2031 with six trains initially. > Commercial services are anticipated to begin from May 2031, with six Celestia trains in operation. ## Key takeaway Eurostar will launch free cocktail bars on its new double-decker trains starting in May 2031 to improve passenger experience.