Eurotunnel: Holiday Makers Back for Christmas

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Eurotunnel Le Shuttle reported carrying over 100,000 passenger vehicles between Folkestone and Coquelles during the Christmas and New Year period. This represents a 20% increase compared to the previous year, with a peak of 24,742 cars over the weekend of December 16-18, marking the best December weekend performance since 2019. The company highlights the low carbon emissions of its shuttle service, promoting its eco-friendly reputation.

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• 20% increase in passenger vehicles compared to last year.
• Best December weekend performance since 2019.

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PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle (Paris:GET) carried more than 100,000 passenger vehicles between Folkestone (UK) and Coquelles (France) over the Christmas and New Year period. With a peak of almost 25,000 cars¹ carried over the weekend from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 December, an increase of close to 20% compared to the same period the previous year, Le Shuttle had its best December weekend since 2019.

Once again, holiday makers chose the simple and low carbon² route to get to their destinations and share Christmas with family and friends.

About Getlink

Getlink SE (Euronext Paris: GET) is, through its subsidiary Eurotunnel, the concession holder for the infrastructure of the Channel Tunnel until 2086. Eurotunnel operates Truck and Passenger Shuttle services (cars and coaches) between Folkestone (UK) and Calais (France). It provides the fastest, most reliable, easiest and most environmentally friendly way across the English Channel. Since its opening in 1994, more than 476 million people and 98 million vehicles have travelled through the Channel Tunnel. Carrying 25% of UK-EU trade, this unique land connection has become a vital link between the Continent and the United Kingdom. This performance is reinforced by ElecLink, the new electrical interconnector installed inside the Tunnel. Getlink’s sustainable mobility services offering is completed by its rail freight subsidiary, Europorte, which offers a wide range of integrated rail services. Committed to "low-carbon" services and reduced environmental impact (the Group prevents the equivalent of 2 million tonnes of CO² emission per year through its activities), Getlink puts people, nature and territories at the heart of its concerns.

https://www.getlinkgroup.com

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1 24,742 exactly

2 A car journey by Shuttle emits 73 times less carbon emissions than by Ferry

 

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Getlink Contacts:

For UK media enquiries contact

John Keefe on + 44 (0) 1303 284491

Email: press@getlinkgroup.com

For other media enquiries contact

Anne-Sophie de Faucigny on +33 (0)6 4601 5286

Romain Dufour on +33(0)6 2000 3138

For investor enquiries contact:

Michael Schuller on +44 (0) 1303 288749

Email: Michael.schuller@getlinkgroup.com

Source: GETLINK S.E.

FAQ

What was the passenger vehicle count for Eurotunnel Le Shuttle over the Christmas period?

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle carried over 100,000 passenger vehicles during the Christmas and New Year period.

How much did Eurotunnel Le Shuttle increase its passenger vehicles by compared to last year?

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle saw a 20% increase in passenger vehicles compared to the same period last year.

What was the peak number of cars carried by Eurotunnel Le Shuttle in December?

The peak number of cars carried by Eurotunnel Le Shuttle in December was 24,742 over the weekend from December 16 to 18.

What environmental benefit does Eurotunnel Le Shuttle claim for its service?

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle claims its car journey emits 73 times less carbon emissions than traveling by ferry.