What is the weight limit on the Eurotunnel?

Eurotunnel allocates space in the single deck carriages for vehicles higher than 1.85 metres. Vans with an AGW (Actual Gross Weight) up to 3.5 tonnes carrying commercial goods may travel on the passenger service but must be booked through a dedicated account.



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1 Acetylene (Oxy-acetylene) and toxic gases; 2.4. 2 Vehicles powered by or which run on Hazardous Goods including Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) (Butane or Propane), Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or any other flammable gas.

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If you are travelling on LeShuttle, which uses the Channel Tunnel, you stay in your car during the 35 minute journey from Folkestone to Calais. Once your car is loaded onto the deck of its shuttle and your crossing starts, you can leave your car to stretch your legs or use the on board toilets.

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You can get out your vehicle, but you stay with your car. The carriage is lit and there are toilet facilities available.

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Passengers must remain on board the coach until all the shuttle carriage doors are closed. Stay close to your vehicle in order that staff on board can contact you if necessary.

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Yes, you can bring food with you for personal consumption between Folkestone & Calais, and for your onward journey. However, there are certain kinds of food that you cannot bring into the EU —use this resource on restrictions as a guide.

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Travelling with us is the quickest, easiest, and most eco-friendly way to cross the channel. Our fares include your vehicle and up to 9 people. With no luggage restrictions you are free to bring all the luggage and sports equipment you want . . . and you can also bring your furry friends when travelling with us too.

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It is 50.5km long and comprises an undersea section of 38km, still the longest in the world.

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A spokesperson for Eurotunnel Le Shuttle said: A train has broken down in the tunnel and we are in the process of transferring customers to a separate passenger shuttle via the service tunnel, to return to our Folkestone terminal. We apologise sincerely for this inconvenience.

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It is estimated that the walk from Folkestone to Calais, which is highly dangerous due to the vacuum effect of speeding trains, would take around 15 hours to walk.

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1 Answer. To allow for adequate fire suppression, in the event of a vehicle fire in the tunnel. The tunnel's fire suppression system depends upon complete mixing of the released halon gas with all air, without having pockets of high (or low) halon concentration.

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Generally speaking the ferry is usually slightly cheaper, but whichever option you choose, make sure to shop around for deals and book well ahead of time to get the best-value fares.

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