THE NEW STATION The 21st century St Pancras International was restored over a three year period at a cost of E800 million. The basement area is now the check and departure lounge. Escalators lead to the platforms on the floor above. The glass roof has been carefully restored, and the iron arches painted the original sky blue. An 18-car Eurostar train is about a quarter of a mile long, so the roof was extended. There are now fifteen platforms. The restoration of this building is a triumph of great tradition, high technology, and style. There is a 300 ft(92m) champagne bar. A farmers market is supplied with fresh produce brought in from Europe daily. There are boutiques, patisseries, delicatessens, chocolatiers, and a whole range of places to eat, from brasseries to organic home-made burger bars.