Eurotunnel plans high-speed trains

11 March, 2010

Plans to run high-speed trains through the Channel Tunnel were being discussed last month. German transport operator Deutshe Bahn was liaising with Eurotunnel to consider the idea of running the high speed trains to London and Frankfurt, two main financial hubs of the continent.

Eurotunnel chief Jacques Gounon said, “I do believe that Deutsche Bahn is fully convinced there is a role to play between Germany and London.”

Guonon also revealed that Eurotunnel was in discussion with Deutsche Bahn about lifting limitations on the length of the train, as the German operator prefers shorter trains than its competitor Eurostar.

“It will take time and will need some simplification in the tunnel, but we want to do that and Deutsche Bahn is a serious player in this game,” said Gounon.