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Shuttle tunnel closed overnight for weekend maintenance

Le Shuttle Freight will carry out overnight maintenance on its tunnel from 15 to 16 March, upgrading control systems while Le Truck Village and LeShuttle Freight Truck Park in Calais remain open.

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Le Shuttle Freight has announced that its tunnel will undergo essential maintenance overnight, starting from 23:00 on Saturday, 15 March, until 06:00 on Sunday, 16 March, as part of its 2025 maintenance schedule.

 Last departures before maintenance:

  • From Folkestone: 23:16 GMT (Saturday, 15 March)
  • From Calais: 23:18 CET (Saturday, 15 March)

 First departures after maintenance:

  • From Folkestone: 06:14 GMT (Sunday, 16 March)
  • From Calais: 06:06 CET (Sunday, 16 March)

The work involves upgrading systems that control and manage fixed equipment in the tunnel, improving reliability and efficiency. It is unclear whether passenger or freight services will be affected, and travellers are advised to check for updates and plan ahead.

Despite the maintenance, Le Truck Village and LeShuttle Freight Truck Park in Calais will remain open during the closure.

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