Channel Tunnel

May 25, 2022

ElecLink, a new Vital Electrical Link between the UK and Europe

ElecLink went into operational and commercial service on 25 May 2022, with the first commercial exchanges of electricity via the cable installed in the Channel Tunnel: a world first! ElecLink marks a major new step in the diversification of the Getlink's activities and demonstrates the Group's determination...
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May 25, 2022

ElecLink, a new Vital Electrical Link between the UK and Europe

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November 3, 2021

ElecLink: completion of the electrical interconnector’s construction works

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ElecLink: first connection of the cable to the electrical networks

02/09/2021 - 17:45

ElecLink: first connection of the cable to the electrical networks

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Eurotunnel awarded AFNOR certification, with the highest score of 100%

04/03/2021 - 14:48

Eurotunnel awarded AFNOR certification, with the highest score of 100%

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Launch of Short Straits to Smart Straits

04/02/2021 - 17:08

Launch of Short Straits to Smart Straits

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Shuttle Traffic for March 2020

02/04/2020 - 07:00

Shuttle Traffic for March 2020

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Eurotunnel: continuity of services and full operational capacity

18/03/2020 - 11:32

Eurotunnel: continuity of services and full operational capacity

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Brexit: the United Kingdom left the European Union but nothing changed for Eurotunnel customers

January 31, 2020

Brexit: the United Kingdom left the European Union but nothing changed for Eurotunnel customers

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An exceptional 24-hours long worksite: replacement of 220m of tracks at the Tunnel portal

January 25, 2020

An exceptional 24-hours long worksite: replacement of 220m of tracks at the Tunnel portal

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New infrastructure and installations to allow a fluid passage at borders post-Brexit

December 15, 2019

New infrastructure and installations to allow a fluid passage at borders post-Brexit

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Eurostar launches a third daily service London-Amsterdam

11/06/2019 - 10:00

Eurostar launches a third daily service London-Amsterdam

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Eurotunnel welcomed the BBC Children In Need Rickshaw challenge

08/11/2018 - 10:00

Eurotunnel welcomed the BBC Children In Need Rickshaw challenge

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26% of trade between the United Kingdom and Europe passes through the Channel Tunnel

04/06/2018 - 10:00

26% of trade between the United Kingdom and Europe passes through the Channel Tunnel

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World’s longest undersea tunnel stays cool and reduces environmental impact

31/05/2018 - 14:00

World’s longest undersea tunnel stays cool and reduces environmental impact

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The Silk Road passes through the Channel Tunnel

12/04/2018 - 10:00

The Silk Road passes through the Channel Tunnel

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Silk Road: New service through the Channel Tunnel

11/04/2018 - 16:45

Silk Road: New service through the Channel Tunnel

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Launch of Eurostar London-Amsterdam direct service

09/02/2018 - 19:00

Launch of Eurostar London-Amsterdam direct service

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Historical crossing for the Venice Simplon Orient-Express

01/11/2017 - 10:00

Historical crossing for the Venice Simplon Orient-Express

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ElecLink: Foundations laid for new state-of-the-art power link between Great Britain and France

23/02/2017 - 16:45

ElecLink: Foundations laid for new state-of-the-art power link between Great Britain and France

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The Channel Tunnel is a £91.4bn trade link for the UK economy

14/11/2016 - 08:00

The Channel Tunnel is a £91.4bn trade link for the UK economy

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Eurotunnel: The Channel Tunnel goes fully digital with GSM-R

29/09/2016 - 12:00

Eurotunnel: The Channel Tunnel goes fully digital with GSM-R

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Cars transported through Channel Tunnel by rail for first time in five years

21/07/2016 - 10:00

Cars transported through Channel Tunnel by rail for first time in five years

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The Conseil d’Etat(1) confirms the unique status of the Channel Tunnel

20/04/2016 - 10:00

The Conseil d’Etat(1) confirms the unique status of the Channel Tunnel

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Death of André Bénard

17/03/2016 - 10:00

Death of André Bénard

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Eurotunnel celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Treaty of Canterbury

12/02/2016 - 10:00

Eurotunnel celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Treaty of Canterbury

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The Eurotunnel Group celebrates 25 years since the first junction by joining the “Low Carbon 100 Europe®” index - More than 3 billion kilos of CO2 have been saved

01/12/2015 - 10:00

The Eurotunnel Group celebrates 25 years since the first junction by joining the “Low Carbon 100 Europe®” index - More than 3 billion kilos of CO2 have been saved

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The Channel Tunnel Fixed Link jointly protected by the two States

31/07/2015 - 10:00

The Channel Tunnel Fixed Link jointly protected by the two States

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Significant strengthening of security at the Coquelles rail terminal

30/07/2015 - 10:00

Significant strengthening of security at the Coquelles rail terminal

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Eurotunnel to host Railenium railway testing to speed up the standardisation of civil engineering structures

11/03/2015 - 10:00

Eurotunnel to host Railenium railway testing to speed up the standardisation of civil engineering structures

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World First: 4G in the Channel Tunnel To bring Ultra High Speed Mobile Communications to 21 million Passengers. Launch at a Live Undersea Concert

12/12/2014 - 10:00

World First: 4G in the Channel Tunnel To bring Ultra High Speed Mobile Communications to 21 million Passengers. Launch at a Live Undersea Concert

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Groupe Eurotunnel: New Cross-Channel intermodal traffic London - Dourges (France) for Europorte

04/11/2014 - 10:00

Groupe Eurotunnel: New Cross-Channel intermodal traffic London - Dourges (France) for Europorte

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Eurotunnel denounces five obstacles to the development of cross-Channel rail freight

31/10/2014 - 10:00

Eurotunnel denounces five obstacles to the development of cross-Channel rail freight

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Channel Tunnel carries significant traffic despite reduced service

08/07/2014 - 10:00

Channel Tunnel carries significant traffic despite reduced service

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Tour de France Winner Chris Froome, First man to cycle non-stop from the UK to France under the sea

07/07/2014 - 10:00

Tour de France Winner Chris Froome, First man to cycle non-stop from the UK to France under the sea

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Her Majesty The Queen unveils plaque to celebrate 20th anniversary of channel tunnel opening

05/06/2014 - 10:00

Her Majesty The Queen unveils plaque to celebrate 20th anniversary of channel tunnel opening

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Eurotunnel completes mobile telephone and internet connections in Channel Tunnel

06/05/2014 - 10:00

Eurotunnel completes mobile telephone and internet connections in Channel Tunnel

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Groupe Eurotunnel extends the ETICA Programme to drive the development of cross-Channel Rail Freight

28/04/2014 - 10:00

Groupe Eurotunnel extends the ETICA Programme to drive the development of cross-Channel Rail Freight

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A potential of 14.2 million cross-Channel passengers

17/02/2014 - 10:00

A potential of 14.2 million cross-Channel passengers

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Eurotunnel completes the mobile telephony offer in Channel Tunnel,100 metres below sea level

09/01/2014 - 10:00

Eurotunnel completes the mobile telephony offer in Channel Tunnel,100 metres below sea level

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IGC’s decision: Eurotunnel is right to recover all its costs through the tolls

05/12/2013 - 10:00

IGC’s decision: Eurotunnel is right to recover all its costs through the tolls

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Eurotunnel drives innovation in railway maintenance through the competitiveness cluster i-Trans

28/11/2013 - 10:00

Eurotunnel drives innovation in railway maintenance through the competitiveness cluster i-Trans

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Channel Tunnel wins Global Engineering “Century Award” as the most significant “Major Building Project in the last 100 Years”

18/09/2013 - 10:00

Channel Tunnel wins Global Engineering “Century Award” as the most significant “Major Building Project in the last 100 Years”

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Eurotunnel opens its doors to the public as part of the European Heritage Days and for the first time on the English side

11/09/2013 - 10:00

Eurotunnel opens its doors to the public as part of the European Heritage Days and for the first time on the English side

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Application of European regulations to the Channel Tunnel

19/06/2013 - 10:00

Application of European regulations to the Channel Tunnel

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The Channel Tunnel opens to Deutsche Bahn

14/06/2013 - 10:00

The Channel Tunnel opens to Deutsche Bahn

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Eurotunnel launches ETICA to help develop intermodal rail freight

30/05/2013 - 10:00

Eurotunnel launches ETICA to help develop intermodal rail freight

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Eurotunnel and Siemens conduct successful test of Vectron locomotive in Channel Tunnel to boost cross-Channel rail freight

28/01/2013 - 10:00

Eurotunnel and Siemens conduct successful test of Vectron locomotive in Channel Tunnel to boost cross-Channel rail freight

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Eurotunnel publishes 2014 Network Statement

27/12/2012 - 10:00

Eurotunnel publishes 2014 Network Statement

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Eurotunnel and Alstom organize Prima II locomotive tests inside the Channel Tunnel

01/10/2012 - 10:00

Eurotunnel and Alstom organize Prima II locomotive tests inside the Channel Tunnel

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Successful launch of mobile telephone and internet services in the Channel Tunnel in time for the London 2012 Olympic Games

25/07/2012 - 10:00

Successful launch of mobile telephone and internet services in the Channel Tunnel in time for the London 2012 Olympic Games

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Olympic Torch Relay at the Channel Tunnel

19/03/2012 - 10:00

Olympic Torch Relay at the Channel Tunnel

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Mobile telephone service to be installed in the Channel Tunnel for the Olympic Games in 2012

06/03/2012 - 10:00

Mobile telephone service to be installed in the Channel Tunnel for the Olympic Games in 2012

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Channel Tunnel featured on a Stamp As part of the Royal Mail “The Age of the Windsors” commemorative issue

03/02/2012 - 10:00

Channel Tunnel featured on a Stamp As part of the Royal Mail “The Age of the Windsors” commemorative issue

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Eurotunnel demonstrates effectiveness of new SAFE stations during 22nd BINAT safety exercise

16/01/2012 - 10:00

Eurotunnel demonstrates effectiveness of new SAFE stations during 22nd BINAT safety exercise

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Europorte Channel gains authorisation for Class 92s to operate on HS1

01/12/2011 - 10:00

Europorte Channel gains authorisation for Class 92s to operate on HS1

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Open access for the Channel Tunnel

21/11/2011 - 10:00

Open access for the Channel Tunnel

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Eurotunnel to work with Réseau Ferré de France (RFF) to install new radio communication system

17/10/2011 - 10:00

Eurotunnel to work with Réseau Ferré de France (RFF) to install new radio communication system

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Eurotunnel traffic normal

27/08/2011 - 10:00

Eurotunnel traffic normal

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Eurotunnel buys 5 Class 92 Locos to support cross-Channel rail freight

18/07/2011 - 10:00

Eurotunnel buys 5 Class 92 Locos to support cross-Channel rail freight

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Groupe Eurotunnel Drives Cross Channel Freight Development

11/01/2011 - 10:00

Groupe Eurotunnel Drives Cross Channel Freight Development

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21st major Channel Tunnel safety exercise Safety: the priority for Eurotunnel

10/01/2011 - 10:00

21st major Channel Tunnel safety exercise Safety: the priority for Eurotunnel

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Eurotunnel posts Channel Tunnel Access Conditions for 2012, year of the London Olympics, on Web

13/12/2010 - 10:00

Eurotunnel posts Channel Tunnel Access Conditions for 2012, year of the London Olympics, on Web

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Eurotunnel celebrates 250 million people through the Channel Tunnel

21/07/2010 - 10:00

Eurotunnel celebrates 250 million people through the Channel Tunnel

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Eurotunnel strengthens security ahead of 2012 Olympic Games in London - Accommodation centre for security services on Coquelles terminal

15/06/2010 - 10:00

Eurotunnel strengthens security ahead of 2012 Olympic Games in London - Accommodation centre for security services on Coquelles terminal

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Groupe Eurotunnel: successfully completes tests to implement new fire safety measures (SAFE)

14/04/2010 - 10:00

Groupe Eurotunnel: successfully completes tests to implement new fire safety measures (SAFE)

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Eurotunnel organizes 20th major safety exercise In Channel Tunnel

15/03/2010 - 10:00

Eurotunnel organizes 20th major safety exercise In Channel Tunnel

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Eurotunnel rescues Eurostar

19/12/2009 - 10:00

Eurotunnel rescues Eurostar

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Eurotunnel selects Alcatel-Lucent to install new European standard, interoperable GSM -R radio-communications system

15/12/2009 - 10:00

Eurotunnel selects Alcatel-Lucent to install new European standard, interoperable GSM -R radio-communications system

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Eurotunnel opens doors to electric sports car during Burlington Beaujolais Run

17/11/2009 - 10:00

Eurotunnel opens doors to electric sports car during Burlington Beaujolais Run

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Eurotunnel innovates with a new weekly rail service for refrigerated freight between Spain and the UK

30/10/2009 - 10:00

Eurotunnel innovates with a new weekly rail service for refrigerated freight between Spain and the UK

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Eurotunnel signs Service Level Agreement with UK Border Agency

01/04/2009 - 10:00

Eurotunnel signs Service Level Agreement with UK Border Agency

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Eurotunnel fully open to traffic - Secretary of State for Transport, Geoff Hoon, gives departure signal for inaugural train

09/02/2009 - 10:00

Eurotunnel fully open to traffic - Secretary of State for Transport, Geoff Hoon, gives departure signal for inaugural train

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Channel Tunnel back to full capacity during night of 9-10 February

19/01/2009 - 10:00

Channel Tunnel back to full capacity during night of 9-10 February

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Eurotunnel and the Conseil Général of the Pas-de-Calais, partners in promoting the region and its tourist development

06/01/2009 - 10:00

Eurotunnel and the Conseil Général of the Pas-de-Calais, partners in promoting the region and its tourist development

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Eurotunnel: October’s traffic considerably greater than expected

06/11/2008 - 10:00

Eurotunnel: October’s traffic considerably greater than expected

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Contracts agreed for the renovation of the Channel Tunnel Works begin

14/10/2008 - 10:00

Contracts agreed for the renovation of the Channel Tunnel Works begin

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Removal of the first third of the shuttle damaged in September

01/10/2008 - 10:00

Removal of the first third of the shuttle damaged in September

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Further increase in traffic capacity in the Channel Tunnel

29/09/2008 - 10:00

Further increase in traffic capacity in the Channel Tunnel

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Increase in traffic through Channel Tunnel follows opening of 17km section of North Tunnel

21/09/2008 - 10:00

Increase in traffic through Channel Tunnel follows opening of 17km section of North Tunnel

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Restart of Passenger Shuttle services Sunday 14 September

14/09/2008 - 10:00

Restart of Passenger Shuttle services Sunday 14 September

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Channel Tunnel traffic resumes

13/09/2008 - 10:00

Channel Tunnel traffic resumes

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Eurotunnel press release

12/09/2008 - 10:00

Eurotunnel press release

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Eurotunnel wins BCI Best of the Best Award

11/10/2007 - 10:00

Eurotunnel wins BCI Best of the Best Award

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Rugby World Cup presents a great opportunity for Eurotunnel

06/09/2007 - 10:00

Rugby World Cup presents a great opportunity for Eurotunnel

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Eurotunnel to lead major railway infrastructure research project *

26/04/2007 - 10:00

Eurotunnel to lead major railway infrastructure research project *

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Eurotunnel wins Innovation in Logistics Award for its automatic check-in system for trucks

29/03/2007 - 10:00

Eurotunnel wins Innovation in Logistics Award for its automatic check-in system for trucks

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Illegal immigrants: Decision in Eurotunnel’s favour

26/02/2007 - 10:00

Illegal immigrants: Decision in Eurotunnel’s favour

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French President supports proposed high speed line from London to Paris via the Channel Tunnel and Amiens*

14/11/2006 - 10:00

French President supports proposed high speed line from London to Paris via the Channel Tunnel and Amiens*

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Channel Tunnel traffic resumes

22/08/2006 - 10:00

Channel Tunnel traffic resumes

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End to dispute between Eurotunnel and the Railways regarding their contribution to the Channel Tunnel operating costs

27/07/2006 - 10:00

End to dispute between Eurotunnel and the Railways regarding their contribution to the Channel Tunnel operating costs

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Eurotunnel proposes radical changes to cross-Channel rail industry

09/02/2004 - 10:00

Eurotunnel proposes radical changes to cross-Channel rail industry

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