Is Eurotunnel going bust?

Eurotunnel SA which runs the Channel Tunnel has filed for bankruptcy. They state there will be no effect on the Eurostar and other rail traffic.

Is Eurotunnel open for lorries?

Eurotunnel Freight provides the quickest way to cross the Channel with a truck. Each step of the journey is designed to maximise the utilisation of your vehicles with minimum stoppage time. Our Eurotunnel freight service is available 24/7 and 365 days a year with up to 1 departure every 10 minutes at peak times.

Does freight go through Channel Tunnel?

The Channel Tunnel is the only link for moving goods by rail between the UK and continental Europe. Shippers transport goods through the tunnel on through-freight trains. You can read about transporting freight through the tunnel on the Eurotunnel website .

Is the Eurotunnel running today?

We are open and our service is running However, due to the need for all passengers to comply with the COVID-19 travel requirements specified by the UK and FR governments, all Le Shuttle bookings from Folkestone to Calais must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

When was Eurotunnel built?

1988
Channel Tunnel/Construction started

Can I move my Eurotunnel booking?

Amendments to your travel can be made subject to availability, as long as they are completed before the expiry of the ticket (before midnight on the current date of travel).

Is Eurotunnel open Christmas Day?

The Eurotunnel Christmas & New Year timetable is now available. Plan your Eurotunnel bookings with Freightlink with the schedule below….

When did Eurotunnel open?

May 6, 1994
Channel Tunnel/Opened
Digging began on both sides of the Strait of Dover in 1987–88 and was completed in 1991. The tunnel was officially opened on May 6, 1994.

How many people have used the Channel Tunnel?

More than 450 million passengers have travelled through the Channel Tunnel on board the Eurotunnel Shuttles and high-speed Eurosstar trains, the equivalent of three times the populations of the United Kingdom and France combined.

Do I need a Covid test to enter England?

If you do not qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England, you must take a COVID-19 test before you travel to England from abroad. Some people, including children aged 17 and under, are exempt from taking the test.

Why choose Eurotunnel Le Shuttle freight?

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight When it comes to freight transportation, there really is no faster or more effective way of travelling than via Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight. Here, we pride ourselves on helping our customers manage their goods to and from Europe 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Why choose Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight?

What can I do with a my Eurotunnel account?

Make travelling even easier with a My Eurotunnel account Store and save your information, including passport details, vehicles, pets and payment methods and add it to your bookings automatically. Travelling with Us Travelling with Us Latest travel information Post Brexit travel COVID-19 / Coronavirus About my journey

Can I travel with a commercial van on Eurotunnel?

You must have completed the formalities required by the French and British authorities for crossing the border. Access to the service for the vehicle may otherwise be refused. Travel with a commercial van on our Passenger shuttles and enjoy the many benefits of this service. Safety is Eurotunnel’s top priority.

How sustainable is Eurotunnel?

Sustainable development. By its very nature and continued commitments towards sustainable development, Eurotunnel is the most environmentally-friendly way to cross the Channel with a vehicle.