How many lorries pass through the Channel Tunnel each day?

11. An average of 60,000 passengers pass through the tunnel each day, along with 4,600 trucks, 140 coaches and 7,300 cars.

Is Eurotunnel profitable?

The GetLink group (formerly Eurotunnel), which operates the Channel Tunnel, posted on Thursday a net profit up by 22% in 2019 — to €159 million — despite the Brexit turmoil and strikes in France.

How many tunnels were bored under the English Channel?

three tunnels
The infrastructure The Channel Tunnel is the longest undersea tunnel in the world: its section under the sea is 38km long. It is actually composed of three tunnels, each 50km long, bored at an average 40m below the sea bed. They link Folkestone (Kent) to Coquelles (Pas-de-Calais).

Is Eurotunnel a monopoly?

There is space for rival train firms, and as we charge an access fee per train, it is in our interest to see more go through the tunnel.” (This does not apply to freight services, which are run by Eurotunnel themselves, and over which Eurotunnel retains the monopoly – only seated passenger services are to be opened up …

How many lorries can the Eurotunnel hold?

32 trucks
Our fleet will soon consist of 18 Truck Shuttles, 745m long, each shuttle capable of carrying up to 32 trucks and travelling at a speed of 140km/h. A complete Truck Shuttle comprises of two locomotives, a Club Car with approximately 56 seats for drivers, 3 loading / unloading wagons and 32 carrier wagons.

How many lorries fit on a Eurotunnel train?

Eurotunnel owns a fleet of 18 shuttle trains designed to carry trucks. Each shuttle train is 745m long and capable of carrying up to 32 trucks and travelling at a speed of 140km/h.

Is the Channel Tunnel still in debt?

Eurotunnel still has outstanding debts of around €4 billion, and is currently looking to refinance these at lower interest rates.

Can lorries use the Eurotunnel?

Eurotunnel Freight provides the quickest way to cross the Channel with a truck. Our Eurotunnel freight service is available 24/7 and 365 days a year with up to 1 departure every 10 minutes at peak times.

Why can’t I buy a Eurotunnel frequent traveller account?

Due to the ongoing situation with regard to travel between the UK and continental Europe as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, Eurotunnel has indefinitely suspended the sale of Frequent Traveller accounts. We do recognise the demand for a product of this nature, and plan to re-introduce an off peak, multibuy ticket type in the near future.

What is MyFerryLink and how does it work?

It was formed following the liquidation of SeaFrance. MyFerryLink offered passengers up to sixteen sailings between Dover and Calais every day, and additional services for freight.

How much does it cost to take a dog on Eurotunnel?

**Frequent Traveller account holders pay only £18 per pet (dog, cat or ferret) each way and must either pay their pet supplement through their My Eurotunnel account online or through the Contact Centre. Non-Frequent Travellers pay £22 per pet, each way. DEFRA Pet Travel Documentation required.