First electric HGV crosses Channel Tunnel

The first electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) has crossed the English Channel on a LeShuttle freight train.

It is part of a government and industry-wide bid to reduce haulage greenhouse gas emissions.

The vehciles can already travel to France via ferry, but the Channel Tunnel requires specific safety protocols for large electric vehicles.

The process has now been finalised, and eHGV travel will be rolled out commercially later this year.