Eurostar and St Pancras station have signed a deal to improve capacity for Eurostar services, addressing overcrowding. A study predicts demand will triple by 2040, increasing passengers from 11 million to 35 million annually. As passenger wait times lengthen due to new passport requirements post-Brexit, initial steps include optimizing security processes. Hawkinsrown will conduct a feasibility study to redesign existing space and processes, enhancing efficiency while preserving the station's heritage. Eurostar plans new destinations like Geneva and Frankfurt to accommodate growing travel demand.
"Bosses at Eurostar and London's St Pancras station have signed a deal to increase capacity for the Eurostar, potentially removing one of the biggest obstacles to increases in UK-France train services."
"A recent study predicts that demand will triple by 2040, taking passenger numbers from 11 million to 35 million a year, highlighting the urgent need for increased capacity at St Pancras."
"Eurostar and St Pancras have signed a letter of intent to 'take significant steps to increase the station's capacity' as part of addressing overcrowding issues during peak times."
"The architectural firm Hawkinsrown has been appointed to carry out a detailed design and feasibility study to accommodate more passengers and operate more efficiently at St Pancras."
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