Getlink SE – March 2026 Shuttle Traffic Report
Date of publication: 2026‑04‑10Source: Finanznachrichten.de (primary), Wallstreet‑online.de, Journaldunet.com (supplementary context)
Key Performance Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Close price (2026‑04‑08) | €19.83 |
| 52‑week high (2026‑04‑08) | €19.83 |
| 52‑week low (2025‑10‑06) | €15.02 |
| Market capitalization | €10.65 billion |
| Price‑to‑earnings ratio | 32.88 |
| Primary listing | NYSE Euronext Paris (GET) |
Getlink SE operates the Channel Tunnel through its subsidiary Eurotunnel, providing both freight and passenger shuttle services between Folkestone (UK) and Calais (France). The company also manages rail freight operations via its Europorte subsidiary and other transportation infrastructure assets.
March 2026 Shuttle Traffic Overview
| Category | March 2026 | March 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck shuttles | 104,449 | 105,413 | ‑1 % |
| Total trucks crossing the Channel (Jan.–Mar. 2026) | 294,703 | 302,144 | ‑2 % |
| Passenger shuttles | 132,232 | 122,419 | +8 % |
| Total passenger vehicles (Jan.–Mar. 2026) | 367,607 | 370,117 | ‑1 % |
- Truck traffic fell slightly in March and over the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a modest decline of 1 % from the same period in 2025.
- Passenger traffic increased by 8 % in March, bringing the total passenger vehicle crossings to 367,607 for the January‑March period, a marginal 1 % decrease compared with the previous year.
The upcoming April traffic figures are scheduled for publication on Thursday 7 May 2026, ahead of market opening.
Contextual Information
- Since its inauguration in 1994, more than 537 million people and 109 million vehicles have traversed the Channel Tunnel, a critical link that handles roughly a quarter of all trade between continental Europe and Great Britain.
- The Tunnel is equipped with the Eleclink electrical interconnector, which assists in balancing the energy demands of France and the United Kingdom.
- Getlink’s commitment to sustainable mobility is highlighted by its development of smart border services, aiming to maintain the Tunnel as the fastest, most reliable, and environmentally friendly crossing point.
Additional Economic Environment
- The French startup ecosystem experienced significant fundraising activity in March 2026, with 1.84 billion € raised across 51 rounds, a sharp increase from the 359 million € raised in March 2025. This surge, largely driven by AI-focused AMI Labs, indicates a vibrant investment climate in which Getlink operates.
This report consolidates the latest operational data for Getlink SE, emphasizing the modest decline in freight traffic against a backdrop of rising passenger volumes and contextual economic developments.
