RNS Number:0635W
Eurotunnel PLC/Eurotunnel S.A.
03 May 2007

3 May 2007

For release at 14h00 UK time


                     Eurotunnel carries 12 millionth truck


*    World leader in piggy back transport

*    12 million trucks since 1994


Eurotunnel has today carried the 12 millionth truck to travel on its Freight
Shuttles beneath the Channel, since opening for business in July 1994. Placed
end to end, this would be enough trucks to go around the earth 6 times.

The 12 millionth truck belongs to RH Freight, based in Nottingham.

The driver of the 12 millionth truck, Ian Ecob said, "R H probably use the
Tunnel approximately 450 times per week. It is definitely the most reliable and
convenient service for a driver like me".

In common with a growing number of Eurotunnel's large European haulier
customers, RH Freight has a long term contract based on a guaranteed number of
crossings per year. This type of contract, of between two and five years,
guarantees the company close to 1 million Channel crossings.

Since opening for commercial services in 1994, Eurotunnel has become the world
leader in Piggyback transport. With its fleet of sixteen truck carrying
shuttles, Eurotunnel offers road hauliers up to one departure every ten minutes,
unrivalled by its maritime competitors. In 2006, Eurotunnel Shuttles carried
1,296,269 trucks and, in the first quarter of 2007 349,359 trucks, an increase
of 11% compared to the first quarter in 2006.

As a result of this growth, in order to pursue continued improvements in service
to customers, Eurotunnel has taken the decision to invest c#1 million in new
terminal infrastructure during 2007. The first major project to be implemented
will be a new larger and more accommodating parking and driver services area at
the entrance to the terminal in Coquelles.

Jo Willacy, Eurotunnel Commercial Director was delighted by the news, "This is a
fantastic result for us. Our traffic is growing, our revenues are up and our
service is second to none. I am delighted to be able to welcome our 12 millionth
truck today and to thank RH Freight for their loyal custom".


News release no 019/2007

For media enquiries contact The Press Office on + 44 (0) 1303 284491.
Email: press@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 Coquelles, 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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