Eurotunnel ‘celebrates’ landmark event

To draw attention to the fact that 250 million people have now travelled through the Eurotunnel, the company has had a celebration in passenger terminal building.

It also approached some of its customers to get their reaction, which included Cheshire based truck driver, Robert Irlam, who said: “The trip to Italy and back is a long one and it is important to get plenty of rest at the weekend after so much time on the road.

“Leaving on a Sunday night and using the Truck Shuttle means I can get to Italy and back home to Cheshire by Thursday evening. I get a decent break between runs and the customer gets the delivery first thing on Friday morning.”

Jo Willacy, Eurotunnel commercial director, said: “The Channel Tunnel is now a vital link between Great Britain and the continent. It is a reliable route for people and goods, which has become indispensable in Europe: 250 million people travelling through is proof enough of that.”

(Image courtesy of Eurotunnel)

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