Double-decker trains could soon operate through Channel Tunnel
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- Double-decker trains are being considered for the London-Paris route through the Channel Tunnel.
- Alstom, the manufacturer of the Avelia Horizon, the world's only high-speed double-decker train, has confirmed discussions with several operators, including Eurostar and potentially Virgin Group.
- The move could significantly increase passenger capacity on the route.
- The Avelia Horizon can reach speeds of up to 200mph and would have a lower cost per seat than single-decker models, former Alstom CEO Henri Poupart-Lafarge said.
- While the trains would need regulatory approval, which could take years, they are compatible with the Channel Tunnel's infrastructure.