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Eurotunnel

Former name and widely used brand associated with the company that operates the Channel Tunnel infrastructure between France and the United Kingdom.

Eurotunnel is a name associated with the operator of the Channel Tunnel, the rail link connecting Folkestone in the United Kingdom with Coquelles in northern France. The company formerly known as Groupe Eurotunnel is now called Getlink.

Groupe Eurotunnel was established in 1986 to finance, build and operate the Channel Tunnel under a concession from the French and British governments. The tunnel opened in 1994.

Getlink manages the Channel Tunnel infrastructure and operates LeShuttle, the rail service that carries road vehicles and their passengers between France and the United Kingdom. The tunnel is also used by Eurostar passenger trains and rail freight services.

The Eurotunnel name continues to appear in connection with Channel Tunnel facilities, equipment and the former Eurotunnel Le Shuttle brand.

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