Virgin has shared a first look at its bold new cross-Channel trains, with more details of what holidaymakers can expect when on board. The company has unveiled a striking black and red design for the high-speed fleet it plans to send between London and mainland Europe from 2030.Virgin has struck a deal with French rail manufacturer Alstom to deliver 12 Avelia Stream trainsets, capable of reaching speeds up to 300km/h. The interiors will be specially tailored for cross-Channel travel.Passengers have been told everything is being designed so the journey itself is something to look forward to, not just the destination at the other end.Inside, the trains will draw from the successes of other Virgin brands | VIRGINVirgin is planning 20 daily return services connecting London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030 and is set to rival Eurostar, who already runs these routes.This is a massive boost to cross-Channel capacity, with nearly 7.5 million extra seats added to the route each year.The company says the expanded service will give a real lift to both tourism and business travel, while supporting local economies on both sides of the Channel.Virgin is also the only prospective new Channel Tunnel operator to have locked down track access in the UK, with its access confirmed through to at least 2040.What will it be like on board? Social spaces will be inspired by Virgin Atlantic’s famous Clubhouses, where travellers can work, unwind or mingle. The food and drink offering will take cues from Virgin Voyages’ award-winning dining, while seating and cabin design will borrow from Virgin Hotels’ knack for comfort.Virgin Red loyalty members will be able to earn and spend Virgin Points on future trips, flights, cruises and hotel stays.The company is also leaning on two decades of running Virgin Trains in the UK, with accessibility baked in from the start.CEO of Virgin Group, Josh Bayliss, said: “Virgin has a proud history in UK rail. With our latest venture we are drawing on more than four decades of experience across travel and hospitality to create something genuinely new. This time, we’ll be connecting London with some of Europe’s greatest cities and giving passengers a distinctive new choice in cross-Channel travel.”Virgin has always thrived on challenging the status quo and aimed to provide our customers with a great experience. We’ll bring the same approach to the cross-Channel route, making the journey something to look forward to as much as the destination.The service will connect London to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels | GETTY”We’re confident that more journeys between the UK and Europe will be made by train. We’re adding capacity for millions more international rail journeys each year, growing the market as a whole. We’re looking forward to seeing our distinctive red and black trains travelling across Europe.”Europe region president at Alstom, Andrew DeLeone, added: “We are incredibly excited to be working with Virgin once again, a brand we greatly admire for its commitment to innovation, customer experience and growing sustainable rail travel. Across Europe, passengers are increasingly looking for more seamless cross-border high-speed rail connections, and this project will help deliver exactly that.”Our Avelia Stream platform combines proven high-speed performance with outstanding energy efficiency, passenger comfort and operational flexibility. As both the train supplier and fleet maintainer, Alstom will support Virgin throughout the full lifecycle of the project from delivery into service through to long-term operations helping to ensure a reliable, high-quality service for decades to come.”Virgin has also signed an agreement with Eurostar to maintain its fleet at the Temple Mills International depot in East London.Virgin is also exploring ways to link its rail and airline networks, potentially making it seamless for Virgin Atlantic passengers landing in London to hop on a train straight to Paris and beyond.