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Overview

Getlink SE is a dynamic corporation focused on the design, finance, construction, and operation of crucial fixed link infrastructure and transport systems primarily in France. Initially known as Groupe Eurotunnel S.E., the company underwent a rebranding to Getlink SE in April 2018, signifying a broadening of its operational scope. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Paris, France, Getlink SE stands at the forefront of facilitating movement and energy transfer between the UK and continental Europe. It operates through distinct segments, including Eurotunnel, Europorte, and ElecLink, each catering to specific transportation and energy connectivity needs.

Products and Services

• Eurotunnel

  This flagship segment encompasses the operation of a sophisticated tunnel system spanning approximately 50 kilometers under the English Channel. It links Folkestone in the United Kingdom with Coquelles in France, featuring two state-of-the-art terminals. Services offered include passenger shuttle services for a variety of vehicles, including trucks, cars, motor homes, coaches, and more. Additionally, it manages high-speed passenger trains and rail freights, alongside overseeing the maintenance of fixed equipment and related installations critical for the tunnel's operation.

• Europorte

  As Getlink's solutions to rail freight services, Europorte offers a comprehensive array of services, from national and international haulage to localized services on secondary lines. This segment is dedicated to providing end-to-end rail freight solutions which include individual junction management, infrastructure maintenance, and wagon loading and unloading services, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reliability of rail freight transportation.

• ElecLink

  Focused on energy, the ElecLink segment spearheads the construction and operation of a robust 1 gigawatt electricity interconnector bridging France and Great Britain. This interconnection facilitates significant energy transfers between the two countries, contributing to energy security and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources.

Beyond its core segments, Getlink SE also ventures into ancillary businesses including third-party retail, telecommunications cables, and property. It extends its service portfolio to include training activities and the sale of travel insurance products, underscoring its diverse business model that goes beyond transport and energy infrastructure.