Eurotunnel is preparing to operate additional freight train services and building a new terminal for unaccompanied trailers; this may be a preparation for a ‘no deal’ Brexit, but actually might be a more efficient way to handle cross Channel freight in any case.
Rail freight under the Channel would be able to take an important part in easing freight traffic congestion after the UK has left the EU. Eurotunnel says it has the capacity to deal with additional freight.
According to some reports, the Department of Transport has confirmed that talks are in progress with German and Swedish railfreight companies, studying the possibility of extra freight deliveries.