The tunnel is owned and operated by Getlink (previously known as Groupe Eurotunnel), which is a publicly traded company on the Euronext Paris and London Stock Exchanges. The company was formed in 1986 to build and operate the tunnel, and it is currently the majority owner, with a 55% stake in the tunnel. The remaining 45% is owned by a group of institutional and individual shareholders. The company operates shuttle services for cars, coaches and freight vehicles, as well as high-speed passenger trains through the tunnel.