Eurostar to Launch Direct London-Frankfurt, Geneva Trains

Eurostar has announced plans to launch direct high-speed train services between London and Frankfurt and Geneva in the early 2030s. The routes will be enabled by the purchase of up to 50 new trains at a cost of around €2 billion (£1.7 billion), increasing Eurostar's fleet by 30%. Travel times are expected to be approximately five hours to Frankfurt and five hours and 20 minutes to Geneva. The expansion aims to provide sustainable alternatives to air travel for business and leisure passengers. Successful implementation will require further investments, infrastructure upgrades, and new border controls. Eurostar’s CEO described the project as heralding a 'new golden age' of international sustainable travel.