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  Boris Johnson's plan for a bridge across the channel has received a major boost after Eurotunnel bosses requested a meeting with British officials about a second crossing between the UK and Europe. In a letter to the Prime Minister, seen by the Telegraph, the French Chief Executive of Eurotunnel said he is "very interested" in a second fixed link and would be "delighted" to start discussions. The note from Eurotunnel Chief Exec Jacques Gounon states: "The idea of a second fixed link is something that we regularly consider in our long term plans and we would be delighted to engage with your officials to explore the possibility further." A source at the company said demand is rising and a second connection will be required as economies on both sides of the channel grow.
  They confirmed the letter had been sent after Mr Johnson's remarks about a bridge were made in January, adding that another tunnel could also be a viable option. The company says it is "fully engaged" to "deliver the best possible solutions for industry and consumers in the post Brexit relationship", adding that "exploratory work could be worthwhile now" as planning and preparations are inevitably lengthy.
  
  Eurotunnel currently operates the one fixed link between the UK and France but has the option to build a second in the future. "We are very interested in this possibility," Mr Gounon says, "albeit perhaps a little early as today we only use around 54 per cent of total Tunnel capacity."
  The letter adds: "The acknowledgement of such potential is a strong indicator of confidence in the future of the economy."

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