"Thanks to the development of high-speed rail and the slowdown in our capital expenditure, we aim to strengthen the growth of our results over the next decade. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation stood at €859 million, exceeding targets set and reconfirmed last year."
"Getlink says it now foresees passenger numbers hitting 22 million given the impending opening up to new entrants, with Leriche noting that we are not paid per train, but per number of passengers -- which improves our outlook."
"Gounon said the operator is entering a new period of growth citing extremely strong demand. Gounon noted Eurostar's purchase of new trains for its high-speed cross-Channel service, plus the intentions of Virgin and Italy's Trenitalia to launch competing services through the tunnel."
Getlink, the Channel Tunnel operator, reported strong 2025 performance with Eurostar passenger traffic reaching 11.8 million, a five percent increase and all-time high. Net profit rose three percent to €320 million despite a one percent revenue decline to €1.5 billion. The company projects high-speed passenger numbers will reach 22 million by 2030, supported by Eurostar's new train purchases and planned services from Virgin and Trenitalia. Getlink's revenue model benefits from passenger-based fees rather than per-train charges. The operator proposed increasing dividends to 80 cents per share in 2026 and targeting one euro by 2030, signaling confidence in future growth.
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