Getlink SA, formerly known as Groupe Eurotunnel SE, is a France-based infrastructure company responsible for the design, construction and operation of the Channel Tunnel, the rail link beneath the English Channel connecting Calais in France with Folkestone in the United Kingdom. As the concessionaire of this major cross-border tunnel, Getlink manages passenger and freight rail traffic, provides tunnel maintenance and safety services, and ensures the continuous day-to-day operation of one of Europe’s key transport corridors.
The company’s core business activities include LeShuttle vehicle and passenger shuttle services for cars, coaches and buses, as well as freight shuttle services for trucks and trailers. Through its Europorte subsidiary, Getlink offers rail freight haulage, terminal handling and logistics solutions across France, the United Kingdom and neighbouring countries, supporting industries such as automotive, construction and consumer goods. Additionally, Getlink pursues complementary infrastructure projects, notably ElecLink, a high-voltage electricity interconnector installed in the tunnel to improve energy exchange between Britain and continental Europe.
Getlink was established via a bi-national concession awarded by the French and British governments in 1986, with tunnel services commencing in 1994. The company is headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, and maintains operational bases in Calais and Folkestone. Over the years, Getlink has invested in capacity enhancements, technological upgrades and safety improvements to support growing passenger numbers and freight volumes, reinforcing its role as a strategic transport and logistics operator in Western Europe.
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