Eurostar Marks 400 Million Passengers With Surprise on Amsterdam Service

Eurostar has marked a major landmark in its history after carrying its 400 millionth passenger since services first began operating in 1994, underlining more than three decades of cross-border rail travel in Europe.

The milestone comes after a record-breaking year for the operator, with 20 million customers travelling on Eurostar services in 2025. That figure represents an increase of 500,000 passengers and highlights continued demand from both leisure and business travellers using rail links between the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, with sustainability remaining a central part of the network’s appeal.

The 400 millionth passenger was Amy Gallagher, who was travelling from London to Amsterdam on service ES 9124. She was surprised at St Pancras International by Eurostar’s station and onboard teams to mark the occasion.

As part of the celebration, Amy and her partner, Elliot Lipley, who are relocating from London to Amsterdam, were upgraded from Standard to Premier. They were also presented with a complimentary bottle of Champagne Fleury, Eurostar’s exclusive onboard champagne chosen by Head Sommelier Honey Spencer.

Eurostar said the moment was symbolic of the company’s long-standing role in connecting major European cities, while also pointing to future ambitions as it continues to grow its international network.

Gwendoline Cazenave, Eurostar CEO, said:

“To have welcomed 400 million people on board Eurostar is an incredible moment in our long history of connecting people across Europe. Celebrating the milestone with a lucky customer on our Dutch route made it even more special, as we continue to focus our growth efforts on The Netherlands. Another year of growth to 20 million passengers only motivates us to do more for our customers in the years to come as we expand, including into new countries as we introduce the new Celestia fleet.”

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