Europorte Channel

Development of cross-Channel rail freight

In 2018, Europorte took over ground rail operations on the Calais Fréthun yard.

 

This service activity is aimed at all rail companies wishing to access the United Kingdom from Europe or vice versa via the Channel Tunnel.

 

Its purpose is to support the recovery of cross-Channel rail freight by facilitating the specific procedures required for cross-Channel train movements (safety procedures, customs contacts, etc.).

 

The activity includes support and advisory services for any new entrant, whether a rail company or a shipper.

 

The activity and its pricing are published in SNCF Réseau’s Network Statement (DRR).

Europorte Channel provides an integrated service for all ground operations on freight trains, based on service quality and simplicity, including:
  • Coupling and uncoupling of locomotives
  • Shunting operations
  • Train safety inspections
  • Coordination and management of safety checks
  • Management of regulatory documents (braking report)
  • Monitoring of cross-Channel freight train traffic
  • Liaison with infrastructure managers
Europorte Channel is a key link in Getlink’s ambition to develop cross-Channel rail freight by providing this activity with the same quality and simplicity of service that have made the Eurotunnel Shuttles so successful.

A freight train scanner

This equipment enables customs authorities to inspect up to 30 full freight trains of 750 meters in length per day on the Fréthun yard, thereby increasing the safety and fluidity of cross-Channel rail freight.