Under-used Channel Tunnel rail services offer 'logistics from another age'

05.03.2025

The Channel Tunnel, which opened more than 30 years ago as a major pathway for trade between the UK and continental Europe, remains significantly under-used for rail freight [The Loadstar].

In 2023, just over 1,400 freight trains went through the tunnel — an average of only five per working day. Today, that average is down to four.

And the link’s operator, Getlink (formerly Groupe Eurotunnel), estimates this represents just 10% of the annual capacity available — one million tonnes.

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