ETL Eutelsat Communications S.a.

RNS Number:3664R
Eurotunnel PLC/Eurotunnel S.A.
15 February 2007

15 February 2007


Ref RNS 3109R and 3369R, Initial release at 10h13 on 15/02/07

Text changed in 4th Paragraph "..by Brush Traction and ABB Transportation, which
is now part of Bombardier,..."

Immediate release


                          Development for Europorte 2:


                   Eurotunnel buys five Class 92 locomotives


In line with its development policy, Eurotunnel has acquired five series 92 
("Class 92") locomotives following a tender offer launched by Eurostar, the 
owner of a fleet of this type of engine.

The Class 92 locomotives are Tunnel compliant. The value of the acquisition is
slightly above #2 million (equivalent to Euro2.9 million).

This investment demonstrates Eurotunnel's desire to develop cross-Channel rail
freight and to make the most of it's know how in the sector through its
subsidiary, Europorte 2.

These multi-current electric locomotives, built in the United Kingdom, between
1993 and 1996, by Brush Traction and ABB Transportation, which is now part of
Bombardier, have a maximum power of 5MW (6800 horsepower) and a top speed of 140
km/h.

Following a major service, these engines will join Eurotunnel's existing fleet
of 57 shuttle pulling locomotives.

Jacques Gounon, Chairman of Eurotunnel and Europorte 2, said:

"It is our firm intention to contribute to the development of cross-Channel rail
freight through our subsidiary Europorte 2. We will implement, with
determination and pragmatism, a project which had not previously been brought to
fruition. Europorte 2 will offer a simple and efficient service to cross-Channel
customers".


No 006/2006


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 288 749.
Email: michael.schuller@eurotunnel.com


                               www.eurotunnel.com


Eurotunnel manages the infrastructure of the Channel Tunnel and operates
accompanied truck shuttle and passenger shuttle (car and coach) services between
Folkestone, UK and Calais, France.  Eurotunnel also earns toll revenue from
train operators (Eurostar for rail passengers, and EWS and SNCF for rail
freight) which use the Tunnel. Eurotunnel is quoted in London, Paris and
Brussels.



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