The 21st century St Pancras International was restored over a three-year period at a cost of £800 million. The basement area is now the check-in 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 300ft (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.