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http://www.nordlittoral.fr/actualite/la_une/2010/10/20/article_on_arrive_a_faire_bouger_les_choses.shtml
http://www.nordlittoral.fr/actualite/la_une/2010/10/20/article_on_arrive_a_faire_bouger_les_choses.shtml
The CEO of Eurotunnel has taken the first Travel from Deutsche Bahn train to London
Jacques Gounon welcomes the first successful tests of the ICE. "It gets to make things happen"
Yesterday, the first TGV German Deutsche Bahn railway arrived in St. Pancras in London (see below). Ardent advocate of openness, Jacques Gounon, Eurotunnel's CEO was, of course, travel.
Yesterday, the first TGV German Deutsche Bahn railway arrived in St. Pancras in London (see below). Ardent advocate of openness, Jacques Gounon, Eurotunnel's CEO was, of course, travel.
- How was the first trip to ICE?
"I am very satisfied. Everything went very well. I would emphasize two things. First, we made it seamlessly with many outside observers, including High Speed One and Eurostar. There were no difficulties. Second satisfaction: the evacuation exercise. In fifteen minutes, 300 people have joined the service tunnel, or one person every three seconds. We arrive to evacuate as quickly as in station. It was a great success. We are on the same evacuation time Eurostar, comparable to the number of passengers. "
- What do you think of the controversy over the choice of Siemens for its new Eurostar trains? "Clearly, this controversy is not about the Channel Tunnel. It is a criticism of the choice of material for a rail operator . What I regret is that the French argument to criticize this choice based on safety. That argument does not seem relevant. It is more surprising that the subject of price has never been addressed ... "
- At what date can we see the German trains run daily in the tunnel?" Given the success of current trials and whether a rational decision is taken, Deutsche Bahn still has the possibility of opening its new line through the tunnel to the Olympics in 2012. If the decision (note: the intergovernmental commission that will decide the approval of Siemens trains) is delayed for fake debates, clearly it will be 2013. From the perspective of Eurotunnel's pretty irrelevant because we have the franchise for decades. What is certain is that the traffic to Eastern Europe is increasing and that the tunnel is a must. Over short distances, high-speed rail routes will displace air. "Eurotunnel
-Will he throw in high speed?
" From the moment where we have power structures such as Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, and possibly other operators, which work well and make connections through the tunnel, Eurotunnel has no reason to engage in high-speed trains. I welcome with joy all operators who wish to come. We did it in cargo, as everyone was leaving. "
- Allianz has to be a candidate for the purchase of high-speed stretch between the tunnel and London. You were said to be interested in October already, where is your application?
" We are working seriously on the offer we will present on October 29. We're trying to win the competition with a more attractive price for the British and relying on the fact that managing a high-speed demands great expertise and know-how that people Eurotunnel and we focus on safety . The false debate may be an opportunity. Beyond the price, I hope the British will take into consideration the very important technical aspect of the project rather than candidates who only have a financial interest. "
- You have to sign the agreement that binds you to the port of Dunkirk, Europorte diversifies and is on track ...
" Europorte is doing well. Dunkirk is the first port to be manager of its network. It is a mini-revolution. There is now only RFF to manage the rail networks. And maybe other ports will follow the route tomorrow. In the future, the port of Dunkirk should be able to grow on container traffic. The dream is that they are placed on the rail and brought into Britain through the Channel Tunnel. There are still many obstacles to overcome, I know, but when I contacted three years ago with the Deutsche Bahn, many told me I was dreaming, an ICE is passed through the tunnel! When working hard with strategic objectives, it manages to make things happen. "
- Have you had offers from other ports or structures to maintain their rail network?
"Many people look forward to. But for now, with the development of freight, Deutsche Bahn, Dunkirk and High Speed One, we already have many ongoing projects. We prefer to do things well rather rigorously that we disperse. "
- A final word, yesterday's quarterly figures were published, the turnover is good increase ...
"The figures are excellent including more than 50% trucks. We find our market share, not undercut prices. Is clearly a new high this third quarter. We will continue to fight. Eurotunnel is now 3,000 employees. We are the largest private employer in Calais. I hope that the government stop we put obstacles on the rails and they support us. "
"I am very satisfied. Everything went very well. I would emphasize two things. First, we made it seamlessly with many outside observers, including High Speed One and Eurostar. There were no difficulties. Second satisfaction: the evacuation exercise. In fifteen minutes, 300 people have joined the service tunnel, or one person every three seconds. We arrive to evacuate as quickly as in station. It was a great success. We are on the same evacuation time Eurostar, comparable to the number of passengers. "
- What do you think of the controversy over the choice of Siemens for its new Eurostar trains? "Clearly, this controversy is not about the Channel Tunnel. It is a criticism of the choice of material for a rail operator . What I regret is that the French argument to criticize this choice based on safety. That argument does not seem relevant. It is more surprising that the subject of price has never been addressed ... "
- At what date can we see the German trains run daily in the tunnel?" Given the success of current trials and whether a rational decision is taken, Deutsche Bahn still has the possibility of opening its new line through the tunnel to the Olympics in 2012. If the decision (note: the intergovernmental commission that will decide the approval of Siemens trains) is delayed for fake debates, clearly it will be 2013. From the perspective of Eurotunnel's pretty irrelevant because we have the franchise for decades. What is certain is that the traffic to Eastern Europe is increasing and that the tunnel is a must. Over short distances, high-speed rail routes will displace air. "Eurotunnel
-Will he throw in high speed?
" From the moment where we have power structures such as Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, and possibly other operators, which work well and make connections through the tunnel, Eurotunnel has no reason to engage in high-speed trains. I welcome with joy all operators who wish to come. We did it in cargo, as everyone was leaving. "
- Allianz has to be a candidate for the purchase of high-speed stretch between the tunnel and London. You were said to be interested in October already, where is your application?
" We are working seriously on the offer we will present on October 29. We're trying to win the competition with a more attractive price for the British and relying on the fact that managing a high-speed demands great expertise and know-how that people Eurotunnel and we focus on safety . The false debate may be an opportunity. Beyond the price, I hope the British will take into consideration the very important technical aspect of the project rather than candidates who only have a financial interest. "
- You have to sign the agreement that binds you to the port of Dunkirk, Europorte diversifies and is on track ...
" Europorte is doing well. Dunkirk is the first port to be manager of its network. It is a mini-revolution. There is now only RFF to manage the rail networks. And maybe other ports will follow the route tomorrow. In the future, the port of Dunkirk should be able to grow on container traffic. The dream is that they are placed on the rail and brought into Britain through the Channel Tunnel. There are still many obstacles to overcome, I know, but when I contacted three years ago with the Deutsche Bahn, many told me I was dreaming, an ICE is passed through the tunnel! When working hard with strategic objectives, it manages to make things happen. "
- Have you had offers from other ports or structures to maintain their rail network?
"Many people look forward to. But for now, with the development of freight, Deutsche Bahn, Dunkirk and High Speed One, we already have many ongoing projects. We prefer to do things well rather rigorously that we disperse. "
- A final word, yesterday's quarterly figures were published, the turnover is good increase ...
"The figures are excellent including more than 50% trucks. We find our market share, not undercut prices. Is clearly a new high this third quarter. We will continue to fight. Eurotunnel is now 3,000 employees. We are the largest private employer in Calais. I hope that the government stop we put obstacles on the rails and they support us. "
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