The FS Italiane Group, Italy's state-owned railway company, has ordered 19 new high-speed trains via its subsidiary Trenitalia France. The new trains, supplied by Hitachi Rail, are part of wider plans to establish the company for future high-speed connections between Paris and London, which it said is scheduled to begin in 2029.
Eurostar rival orders 19 high-speed trains for Channel Tunnel
UKPulse Local DeskThe FS Italiane Group has ordered 19 new high-speed trains to introduce cross-Channel rail services, with plans to begin in 2029.
- The FS Italiane Group has ordered 19 new high-speed trains
- The new trains are part of plans to establish high-speed connections between Paris and London
- The Channel Tunnel currently runs at 50% capacity
Why this matters: This move could end Eurostar's dominance over the Channel Tunnel rail route.
What this means for you: If you plan to travel between Paris and London by train, you may have more options in the future.