François Le Doze, commercial director of Eurostar, discussed the company's corporate travel segment during the IFTM event. He noted that this segment is "precious for Eurostar and continues to progress," with a volume growth of approximately 2% across all routes in five countries during the first eight months of 2026 compared to the previous year. While he did not provide exact figures on the proportion of business travelers, he emphasized that Eurostar has improved its offerings for corporate clients. The company has updated its corporate program to include two levels that apply to all eight of its permanent routes, whereas earlier contracts were limited to fewer routes. Level 1 of the new corporate program is accessible to businesses that spend at least 50,000 euros annually and offers preferential rates with discounts of up to 5% in First Class and 3% in Plus Class. Level 2, which applies to companies spending at least 150,000 euros annually, includes additional discounts, dedicated support, and tailored services for larger accounts. These improvements are supported by the Eurostar for Business online portal, which is accessible to agencies and small to medium-sized enterprises. Starting in 2027, the portal will include new tools to help users export travel data and manage travel policies more effectively. Eurostar has also partnered with various technology providers to integrate its services into the SBT (Standard Business Travel) system, which is widely used by corporate travel managers. By adapting its API (Application Programming Interface) to better suit business travel needs, companies can more easily find and book Eurostar tickets and services, including negotiated rates. In addition, Eurostar has extended its booking window to 364 days in GDS Air, a system used by travel agencies to book flights and other travel services. This allows companies to book Eurostar tickets and services using the code 9F across multiple platforms. In 2025, Eurostar transported 20 million passengers. The company is owned by SNCF Voyages Développement, a subsidiary of SNCF Voyageurs, which holds a 55.75% stake. Over the coming years, Eurostar plans to invest 2 billion euros, including the purchase of up to 50 new double-deck Celestia trains from Alstom, which will begin entering service in 2031. These trains will increase capacity by 20% and help Eurostar enhance its services in a more competitive European market. The new Eurostar terminal at Amsterdam Centraal, inaugurated in 2025, has improved passenger handling and boarding efficiency. Looking ahead, Eurostar faces ongoing challenges in managing passenger flow at stations, a task that will become even more complex with the introduction of competition. The company is also working to operate trains from a terminal at Paris's Gare du Nord, as part of the "Future Gare du Nord" redevelopment project, which aims to expand the Transmanche terminal by 2029. Additionally, Eurostar plans to offer services in a sixth country, with a planned route to Switzerland by 2030. Trenitalia and Virgin Trains are expected to begin operating on the Paris-London route in 2029 and 2030, respectively.