LeShuttle on point for first big weekend of summer

The end of last week marked the start of the summer holidays with the first being getaway of the season. British and European holidaymakers flocked to our terminals in Folkestone and Coquelles, where they were welcomed with a smooth, fast travel experience.

Over this first weekend of the summer, LeShuttle carried nearly 33,000 passenger vehicles through the Channel Tunnel. Between Friday 21 and Sunday 23 July, almost 100,000 passengers benefited from the simplicity and efficiency of the LeShuttle to cross the Channel. For those who visited our terminal building, they could also experience the holiday atmosphere with the free live music and children’s entertainment on offer.

The excellent quality of service provided to customers by LeShuttle is based on:

• A crossing time of 35 minutes between our Folkestone and Coquelles terminals
• A departure every 15 minutes – unparalleled across the short Straits
• A crossing with 73 times less carbon emissions compared to a ferry trip

Deborah Merrens, Eurotunnel’s Chief Commercial Officer stated: “The smooth flow of traffic and the quality of service we saw on our terminals over this first major departure weekend are the result of the work we put in daily to ensure the comfort of our customers and of the commitment of our teams. They are further proof of the attraction of the Tunnel as the simple, efficient and low carbon route to summer holiday destinations across Europe.”