GET 2009/38

30 October 2009

For release at 07:45 UK time



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


In line with  its programme  to develop  cross-Channel rail  freight,
Eurotunnel provided  access  to  the  first  freight  train  composed
entirely of 30 refrigerated containers  during the night of  Thursday
29 - Friday 30 October 2009.

The  train  organised  by  major  international  transport  operator,
Stobart  Group,  carried  fruit  and  vegetables  (oranges,   lemons,
tomatoes.) from their origin in Valencia, Spain, to Dagenham.

The new  service  will initially  be  run weekly.  Stobart  Rail  has
announced that they envisage  raising the frequency  to 5 trains  per
week by the end of 2010.

Jacques Gounon, Chairman and  Chief Executive of Eurotunnel,  stated:
"The launch  of  this new  service  is  perfectly in  line  with  our
initiatives to re-launch rail freight with open access, in particular
via the introduction  of new intermodal  services. Eurotunnel is  the
only operator to offer its customers  such a wide range of  solutions
under the best conditions for crossing the Channel."


For media enquiries contact the press office on +44 (0) 1303 284491
Email: press@eurotunnel.com


For investor  enquiries  contact Michael  Schuller  on +44  (0)  1303
288749
Email: Michael.schuller@eurotunnel.com

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