Eurostar has recorded growth in passenger numbers and sales revenues for 2014, helped by a rise in business travel bookings.
The cross-channel operator saw its passenger numbers rise by 3 per cent in last year compared to 2013 to 10.4 million, with sales revenues increasing 1 per cent to £867 million.
The number of Eurostar business travellers increased by 4 per cent compared with 2013.
The business also achieved year-on-year growth in underlying profitability with like-for-like operating profit up 2 per cent in 2014 to £55 million.
Eurostar CEO Nicolas Petrovic said: “2014 was a pivotal year for our business as we celebrated our 20th anniversary and unveiled our new fleet.
“Our new e320 trains are now in the final months of testing and on schedule to come into commercial service at the end of this year. As we introduce new trains, upgrade our stations and invest in our service, passengers can look forward to a complete transformation of their travel experience.”
On May 1 Eurostar is launching a new service to the south of France stopping in Lyon, Avignon and Marseille.