Latest Channel Tunnel News

FS Group Plans High-Speed Rail Link Between Paris and London by 2029

Italian transport operator FS Group has confirmed plans to launch a new high-speed rail service between Paris and London by 2029.

London St. Pancras Highspeed to Launch Incentive Scheme

London St. Pancras Highspeed has announced a new financial incentive scheme aimed at encouraging additional train services to Europe.

Eurostar Responds to Report on Temple Mills Depot Capacity

Eurostar has responded to a report, commissioned by the ORR, outlining potential measures to increase capacity at the Temple Mills depot. 

Additional Capacity at Eurostar Depot, Says ORR

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has stated that Eurostar’s London depot at Temple Mills International could accommodate additional trains.

New Train Operator Announces Plans for Channel Tunnel Services

A new train operating company, Gemini, has been established to provide competitive high-speed rail services between the UK and Europe.

The Channel Tunnel Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

Getlink and its subsidiary Eurotunnel are celebrating 30 years since the opening of the Channel Tunnel in 1994. 

Le Shuttle Freight: High Trade Volumes in July 2018

Le Shuttle Freight has published a report on its trade volumes for July 2018. The company recorded its best freight figures for that month o…

Eurotunnel and EY Present Report on UK–EU Channel Tunnel Trade Flows

Eurotunnel and EY have released a report on Channel Tunnel trade between the UK and the EU. The report describes the traffic flow between th…

Channel Tunnel: New Cooling System Reduces Energy Consumption by 33%

Eurotunnel releases data which demonstrates that its new cooling system has reduced energy consumption in the Channel Tunnel by 33% in its f…

Brexit EuroTunnel “Remains Vital Link”

Brexit EuroTunnel has released a statement following Britain's exit from the EU - will continue to serve as a transport link between the UK …

Channel Tunnel Given Unique Status

The Channel Tunnel has been given a unique status making it exempt from national regulation. Eurotunnel is delighted with the ruling by the …

Crossrail Receives 465 Metre Long Concreting Train

Channel Tunnel Carries Significant Traffic Despite Reduced Service