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New Eurostar trains must be able to withstand extremely high temperatures

New Eurostar trains must be able to withstand extremely high temperatures

Eurostar is modifying its new high-speed trains to withstand temperatures of up to 55 degrees Celsius. This measure is being taken to ensure service reliability as extreme summer heat becomes more common across Europe.

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