eurostar new fleet brochure for travel agents
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E.R.: Eurostar International Limited. Registered Offi ce: Times House, Bravingtons Walk, London, N19AW. Registered in England & Wales, No.2462001.
DESIGNED TO MOVE YOUINTRODUCING OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW FLEET
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MEET OUR NEW TRAINSAFTER TWO DECADES LEADING THE WAY IN HIGH SPEED CROSS-CHANNEL TRAIN TRAVEL, THE TIME HAS COME TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO OUR FLEET.With sleek lines, a smart new livery, chic designer interiors and a whole host of eco-friendly upgrades, their unveiling is the perfect milestone to mark Eurostar’s 20th anniversary.
DESIGNED TO MOVE YOUOur new trains have been engineered especially for Eurostar by Siemens and designed with you in mind by the legendary Italian design house, Pininfarina.
We’ve worked closely with the designers to incorporate your feedback about our trains, and our new models include free wi-fi, a completely redesigned bar buffet, as well as ergonomically designed seats with UK and Continental power sockets and fresh, bright toilets.
We’ve also perfected every last detail, from clever seat cushions and ingenious tables, to smart technological touches and intelligent lighting. All to give you the ultimate in comfort for an effortless journey.
Developing our new fleet is not just a chance to improve your travel experience, it’s also a great opportunity to seek out the latest innovations in rail technology and find new ways to take care of our environment.
TREADING LIGHTLY AS WE GO
DWARFING A JUMBOOur new trains carry nearly 900 passengers. That’s 150 more than previously and twice as many as a jumbo jet. This means that they’re 17% more efficient per seat than our older trains.
LIGHTBULB MOMENTWe’ve re-designed and
re-engineered our trains so we have more control over lighting, saving
energy and letting daylight do the work while we’re above ground.
FOLLOWING OUR NOSESAll of our trains’ noses are super sleek and aerodynamic to reduce energy consumption and noise.
HOW’S MY DRIVING?As well as giving our drivers special
eco-driving training, our new trains are all fitted with high-tech energy meters to help them track and manage energy consumption en route.
RETIRE, REUSE, RECYCLEWe’re already thinking ahead by making sure that fixtures and fittings like seat frames will be recyclable in the future. We even have recycling bins on board, so we’re caring for the planet on every journey.
KNOW WHICH SEATS ARE FREEIf you fancy a change of scene, new displays now show which seats aren’t taken. Just look out for the indicator above the seat before you switch. Easy.
FULL OF FEATURES
LUGGAGEWith luggage racks and overhead racks inside each coach, boarding’s faster than ever and you’ll never be far from your belongings. When it’s time to head off at the other end, special lighting will spring to life to remind you to take all your bits and bobs with you.
A LITTLE LUXURY IN THE LOOShould nature call en route, our new toilets are bright, white and fresh. We know that in the smallest room the tiniest details count, so look out for brand new features like touch-free taps and a baby changing table in every other cubicle.
PASSENGERS OF REDUCED MOBILITYEveryone travelling with us should have a simple, seamless journey. That’s why, as part of our re-design, we’ve focused on making life easier for passengers who have special requirements, with priority seats for people with reduced mobility, more wheelchair facilities and wheelchair lifts.
AUTOMATIC DOORSOur touch-free glass doors open automatically – perfect for when you’re carrying luggage or a glass of bubbly from the bar buffet.
STANDARDStandard class is anything but ordinary. With sleek, stylish surroundings and a light, bright and calming new colour scheme, you can relax in comfort every mile of the way.
Step on board and settle into your seat, extending the cushion and reclining whenever you fancy a snooze, without encroaching on the space of the traveller behind you.
With a clever folding table and a socket at every seat, it’s easy to make the most of your time on board, whether you’re catching up on work or the latest box set.
And if you need anything from your bag, it won’t be far away, with luggage racks and overhead racks in each coach.
So sit back, relax and let us whisk you away.
SPEED AND SIMPLICITY
BUSINESS PREMIER & STANDARD PREMIEROur new Business Premier and Standard Premier coaches have ushered in a new era of comfort at Eurostar. They’ve been entirely refreshed, with a new colour scheme and a truly intuitive design.
COMFORT, STYLE & TOTAL TRANQUILLITY
With comfort as our top priority, you’ll unwind in a new seat with a deeper recline allowing you to stretch out and gently slide back a full 10cm, without encroaching on the space of the traveller behind you. The seat cushion also extends, giving extra comfort to those with longer legs. Extra storage and a slimline table give you space to spread out and work or stretch out and snooze.
And we know your time on board is precious, so if you have work to catch up on or your favourite programme to watch on your tablet, attention to detail makes it simple to work or unwind all the way. From a pocket for your laptop to a handy cup holder, a power socket and a USB port, as well as a personal light, mirror and coat hook, you’ll have everything you need within easy reach.
OUR THREE TRAVEL CLASSES STILL INCLUDE THE FEATURES AND BENEFITS WE ALL KNOW AND LOVE, AS WELL AS A FEW NEW ONES WE HOPE YOU’LL ENJOY.
Fully flexible tickets •Seamless check-in closes 30 minutes before departure • •Dedicated fast track check-in closes 10 minutes before departure •Our boarding guarantee •Exclusive Business Premier lounge access with drinks and snacks, wi-fi, newspapers and magazines •Complimentary newspapers on board •Complimentary magazines on board • •Extra spacious, comfortable seats with deeper seat recline • •A great range of food and drinks in the onboard bar buffet •A light meal and drinks served at your seat •A delicious three course meal and drinks served at your seat •Free onboard wi-fi and access to our wi-fi portal • • •Individual reading lights • •Power sockets – UK and Continental • • •USB sockets • •Taxi booking service •
TRAVEL IN STYLE
FREE WI-FI FOR ALLWe know how important it is to stay connected, so with free wi-fi throughout the train, you can now email, chat or tweet all the way. Just connect your phone, laptop or tablet to stay in the loop en route.
NEWS, WEATHER AND MOREOur wi-fi portal is full of information, all at your fingertips. You’ll find live news and weather, as well as a carefully curated collection of destination guides, so you can plan your trip on the way.
ONBOARD SCREENSFrom where we are and how fast we’re travelling, to our stops en route and special offers in the bar buffet, new screens in every coach now show everything you need to know on board.
STAY CONNECTED
OUR NEW BAR BUFFETNo Eurostar trip would be complete without un petit pain au chocolat or a bottle of bubbly. So, we’ve given our bar buffets a makeover, bringing in sleek new lines and a better layout. If you find yourself getting peckish, peruse the new chiller or enjoy something fresh from the oven. Order at the counter from our delicious range of meals, sandwiches, snacks and treats. Our coffee’s also getting an upgrade with new bean to cup machines for the perfect café au lait or cappuccino.
And there’ll be even more than before, with space for us to carry extra food and drinks on longer routes.
Bon appétit.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINER
MUNICH
BONN
FRANKFURT
COLOGNE
ESSEN LONDON
EBBSFLEETASHFORD
CALAIS
DUISBERG ROTTERDAM
BRUGES Gent
Oxford
Birmingham
Manchester
LeedsYork
Cambridge
Caen
Rouen
Champagne-Ardenne
LILLE
Reims Metz
CharleroiNamur
Schiphol
STRASBOURG
ANTWERP
PARIS
Le Mans
Rennes Laval
Brest
Quimper
Lorient VannesOrl
Belfort
Mulhouse
Chalons-en-Champagne
Basel
Zurich
La Rochelle
Angoulême
Nancy
Tours
POITIERS
NANTES
Chamb
Bern
Lausanne
Limoges
LibourneValence Grenoble
Clermont-Ferrand
Le Creusot
LYON
MOÛTIERS -SALINS-BRIDES-LES BAINS
AIME-LA-PLAGNE
BOURG-ST-MAURICE
BORDEAUX
Chalons-sur-Saône
Dole
Besançon
éry
Annec
ans
ANGERS
BRUSSELS
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y
Agde
Lourdes
Biarritz
Agen
Perpignan
ToulouseMontpellier
Nîmes
Toulon
CannesSt Raphaël
Pau
AVIGNON Nice
HANNOVER BREMEN
HAMBURG
AMSTERDAM
BERLIN
AACHEN
(DISNEYLAND® PARIS)
DIJON
MARNE-LA-VALLÉE
St-Pierre-des-Corps
Aix-en-Provence
Troyes
DÜSSELDORF
GENEVA
MARSEILLE
ROTTERDAM
ANTWERP
OUR NEW YEAR-ROUND ROUTELyon – Avignon – Marseille Coming in May 2015
CONNECTING WITH EUROPE
Eurostar
Continental highspeed lines
Non highspeed lines
Eurostarseasonal routes
Channel tunnel
New Eurostar Route in 2016