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Eurostar is preparing for a hotter future by upgrading its new train fleet to withstand extreme heat—up to 55°C, double what was originally planned. As European summers grow scorching and unpredictable, like parts of Saudi Arabia, the company’s CEO admits she never imagined trains needing such heat resistance. With 50 new trains ordered for €2 billion, the upgrade focuses on air conditioning systems, and Eurostar is already implementing heat-mitigation tactics like daily AC checks, spare parts, and bottled water for passengers. The first upgraded trains arrive by 2030, designed to last 30 years—proof that climate change is forcing infrastructure to adapt or fail.

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