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Eurotunnel PLC/Eurotunnel S.A.15 February 2007 15 February 2007 Immediate release Development for Europorte 2: Eurotunnel buys five Class 92 locomotives In line with its development policy, Eurotunnel has acquired five series 92 ("Class 92") locomotives following a tender offer launched by Eurostar, the ownerof a fleet of this type of engine. The Class 92 locomotives are Tunnel compliant. The value of the acquisition isslightly above £2 million (equivalent to €2.9 million). This investment demonstrates Eurotunnel's desire to develop cross-Channel railfreight and to make the most of it's know how in the sector through itssubsidiary, Europorte 2. These multi-current electric locomotives, built in the United Kingdom, between1993 and 1996, by Brush (now part of Bombardier) have a maximum power of 5MW(6800 horsepower) and a top speed of 140 km/h. Following a major service, these engines will join Eurotunnel's existing fleetof 57 shuttle pulling locomotives. Jacques Gounon, Chairman of Eurotunnel and Europorte 2, said: "It is our firm intention to contribute to the development of cross-Channel railfreight through our subsidiary Europorte 2. We will implement, withdetermination and pragmatism, a project which had not previously been brought tofruition. Europorte 2 will offer a simple and efficient service to cross-Channelcustomers". No 006/2006 For media enquiries contact The Press Office on + 44 (0) 1303 284491.Email: [email protected] www.eurotunnel.com Eurotunnel manages the infrastructure of the Channel Tunnel and operatesaccompanied truck shuttle and passenger shuttle (car and coach) services betweenFolkestone, UK and Calais, France. Eurotunnel also earns toll revenue fromtrain operators (Eurostar for rail passengers, and EWS and SNCF for railfreight) which use the Tunnel. Eurotunnel is quoted in London, Paris andBrussels. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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