Eurotunnel announces order for new freight shuttles

In order to reach the target of transporting 2m trucks per year by 2020, Eurotunnel has announced the order of three new freight shuttles to add to the 15 in its existing fleet.

With the British economy continuing to grow and cross-Channel traffic flows concentrating on the shortest routes as a result of environmental constraints, the market in the strait of Dover is set to grow over the coming years, the company said.

These additions to the fleet will enable Eurotunnel to increase its capacity by 20% and to run up to eight departures per hour at peak, compared to six currently. This immediacy of departure added to the established speed of crossing is a major differentiating factor which the company hopes will will enhance the attraction and the competitiveness of its service.