Eurotunnel still running

layton1837
layton1837 Forum Participant Posts: 109
edited April 2020 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Any body have any idea why the euro tunnel is still operating when the border between the UK and Europe is closed . Is it because if they still operate then the won't have to do refunds. I am a frequent traveler with 5 journeys left . They expire in August so it is unlikely that i will be able to use them before they expire.

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  • JVB66
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    edited April 2020 #2

    There are still goods to move round the world which are essential transport,

    Eurostar are also running a reduced service for essential travellers

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited April 2020 #3

    You’d best ask Euro Tunnel but repatriation is still allowed to the best of my knowledge. Some of our members have been very glad to use the Tunnel recently.

  • marchie1053
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    edited April 2020 #4

    EU Law requires free passage across Member States to allow travellers to reach their country of residence. You'd need a ticket for your crossing, and your declaration of purpose of travel for each day of travel and for each member of your party.

    Steve

  • eurortraveller
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    edited April 2020 #5

    The border isn't closed. All the ferry companies including P&O, Stena and Brittany Ferries are carrying freight in both directions, as is the tunnel. 

  • allanandjean
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    edited April 2020 #6

    Hi, As euror says sea, and air, freight is still moving which for me makes it harder to understand why the Cornish fishing industries exports have seemingly collapsed. I can only presume that the difficulties make it too hard/expensive to sustain.

    We use local suppliers for our fish and it has always been a puzzle that I can buy UK caught seafood cheaper in say France than I can at home where its caught.

  • JVB66
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    edited April 2020 #7

    Tesco as part of  "local produce" sold in their stores in this area were selling local  fresh chicken pieces,   one bit of info that was missed off the label was that it had been via Scotland for processing as it was cheaper than having it done locallyundecided

    It could well be the same for many "local" products ie "Cornish" fish but from a French trawler

     

  • allanandjean
    allanandjean Forum Participant Posts: 2,401
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    edited April 2020 #8

    Hi, If it was from a French trawler it would not be an 'export'. Figures show that 70-75% of UK caught seafood goes to the EU.

  • JVB66
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    edited April 2020 #9

    Which seems to prove the case of why we seem to be more expensive with UK produced? products 

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