• In February 1987, the third reading of the Channel Tunnel Bill took place in the House of Commons, and passed by 94 votes to 22.
  • No list of railway wonders would be complete without including the great marvel of modern civil engineering that is the Channel Tunnel
  • As the Channel tunnel turns 30, England needs to grow up and acknowledge its deep bond with France. 5 days ago. Jonn ElledgeBy Jonn Elledge.
  • Given its function as a crucial transportation artery, the Channel Tunnel required robust safety systems to protect workers, equipment, and future users.
  • The Channel Tunnel is a roughly 50 km rail tunnel linking Folkestone, Kent, in England with Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, near Calais in northern France.
  • The Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France holds the record for the longest undersea tunnel in the world – 50km (31 miles) long.
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  • This Monday marks 30 years since France and the United Kingdom officially opened the Channel Tunnel.
  • The Channel Tunnel is actually comprised of three tunnels: two rail tunnels, used for freight and passenger trains, and a service tunnel.
  • The Channel Tunnel comprises of three separate tunnels, two to transport people and freight trains and the third is a service tunnel that isn't open to the public.