Eurostar plans direct trains to Frankfurt and Geneva
Summary
Eurostar announced plans to launch direct train services from London to Frankfurt, Germany, and Geneva, Switzerland, with a fleet of up to 50 new trains expected by the early 2030s. However, there is uncertainty over depot space in London, as it might not accommodate both Eurostar's expansion and other companies interested in running services to Europe.Key Facts
- Eurostar plans to introduce direct trains from London to Frankfurt and Geneva.
- The travel time from London will be about five hours to Frankfurt and around five hours and 20 minutes to Geneva.
- Up to 50 new trains will be added, costing around €2 billion (£1.7 billion).
- The company needs more space at its east London depot to handle the additional trains.
- The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is reviewing proposals from Eurostar and other companies for depot space.
- Eurostar's existing depot, Temple Mills, is currently exclusively used by them and linked to the cross-Channel line.
- If the depot space is limited, Eurostar may seek private investment to build new facilities.
- Eurostar reported a 5% increase in passengers for 2024, with a record 19.5 million passengers in the previous year.
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