The arrival of Trenitalia and Virgin Trains on the Paris-London axis is not expected before 2029 for the former and 2030 for the latter. But already, faced with competition from air travel, Eurostar is stepping up its commitments to businesses.
“The corporate segment is valuable for Eurostar and continues to grow, with volumes up by about 2% in the first eight months of 2026 versus the previous year, across all of our routes in five countries” said François Le Doze, Commercial Director, on the occasion of the IFTM show.
Although he does not provide precise figures on the exact share of business travelers in activity, he came to Paris with a few gifts, namely an improved offer dedicated to businesses.
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“The corporate segment is valuable for Eurostar and continues to grow, with volumes up by about 2% in the first eight months of 2026 versus the previous year, across all of our routes in five countries” said François Le Doze, Commercial Director, on the occasion of the IFTM show.
Although he does not provide precise figures on the exact share of business travelers in activity, he came to Paris with a few gifts, namely an improved offer dedicated to businesses.
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Two levels that cover eight destinations
Since September 1, the railway company is updating its corporate program, with two levels covering all eight permanent routes, whereas the old contracts were limited to a few axes.
Accessible from €50,000 in annual spend, the Level 1 offers preferential fares and greater flexibility, with a harmonized experience across the network. These discounts reach 5% in First Class and 3% in Plus Class.
The Level 2 (from €150,000) adds further discounts negotiated on a case-by-case basis, dedicated support, and services tailored for large accounts.
“This offering is simpler and more transparent. Companies today operate at a European scale and expect mobility solutions at the same scale” explains François Le Doze.
Accessible from €50,000 in annual spend, the Level 1 offers preferential fares and greater flexibility, with a harmonized experience across the network. These discounts reach 5% in First Class and 3% in Plus Class.
The Level 2 (from €150,000) adds further discounts negotiated on a case-by-case basis, dedicated support, and services tailored for large accounts.
“This offering is simpler and more transparent. Companies today operate at a European scale and expect mobility solutions at the same scale” explains François Le Doze.
A more accessible offering
This improvement goes hand in hand with enhanced accessibility of the offering through the online portal Eurostar for Business used by agencies and SMEs and via the various distribution channels.
From 2027, Eurostar for Business will integrate new tools allowing users to easily export travel data and better manage their travel policies.
“We have also formalized contractual frameworks with different technology players to better integrate our offering with SBTs” adds François Le Doze.
Grâce à l’adaptation de son API aux besoins du voyage d’affaires, les entreprises peuvent plus facilement retrouver l’offre d’Eurostar, les tarifs négociés et leurs avantages.
En parallèle, Eurostar continue de renforcer ses autres canaux de distribution, avec notamment une fenêtre de réservation portée à 364 jours dans GDS Air. Cette solution regroupe divers GDS où les entreprises peuvent réserver des billets et services Eurostar sous le code 9F.
From 2027, Eurostar for Business will integrate new tools allowing users to easily export travel data and better manage their travel policies.
“We have also formalized contractual frameworks with different technology players to better integrate our offering with SBTs” adds François Le Doze.
Grâce à l’adaptation de son API aux besoins du voyage d’affaires, les entreprises peuvent plus facilement retrouver l’offre d’Eurostar, les tarifs négociés et leurs avantages.
En parallèle, Eurostar continue de renforcer ses autres canaux de distribution, avec notamment une fenêtre de réservation portée à 364 jours dans GDS Air. Cette solution regroupe divers GDS où les entreprises peuvent réserver des billets et services Eurostar sous le code 9F.
Fifty new trainsets to accompany growth
Eurostar carried 20 million passengers in 2025. The company, 55.75% owned by SNCF Voyages Développement (a subsidiary of SNCF Voyageurs), plans to invest €2 billion in the coming years with up to 50 new Celestia duplex trainsets ordered from Alstom to be introduced starting in 2031.
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In addition to a 20% higher capacity, they will allow the rail operator, in a context of strengthened competition in Europe, to expand its offering and improve its services.
Opened in 2025, the new Eurostar terminal at Amsterdam Centraal station already helps to better welcome passengers and streamline boarding.
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In addition to a 20% higher capacity, they will allow the rail operator, in a context of strengthened competition in Europe, to expand its offering and improve its services.
Opened in 2025, the new Eurostar terminal at Amsterdam Centraal station already helps to better welcome passengers and streamline boarding.
Trains to Switzerland coming soon
Future developments focus especially on the terminal at Gare du Nord in Paris. The redevelopment project named “Future Gare du Nord”, led by SNCF and unveiled in December 2025, notably promises an expanded Transmanche terminal by 2029.
“We are continually working to improve the customer experience. Station management is an everyday challenge and will become even more so in the future with greater competition” says François Le Doze.
Eurostar is also pursuing plans to run its trains in a sixth country, alongside France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, with a Swiss service envisaged for 2030.
“We are continually working to improve the customer experience. Station management is an everyday challenge and will become even more so in the future with greater competition” says François Le Doze.
Eurostar is also pursuing plans to run its trains in a sixth country, alongside France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, with a Swiss service envisaged for 2030.
