Channel tunnel history
which year the channel tunnel was opened
1994
How long is the Channel Tunnel?
50,5 km
How long is the journey time in the Channel Tunnel
About 35 minutes
How many passengers can a Eurostar train carry in the Channel Tunnel?
800 passengers
What happened in the Channel Tunnel in 1996?
Fire broke out in a tunnel
In which country did tunnels start?
In the UK
Which bay does the Channel Tunnel pass under?
La Manche'i
Train speed
160km/h
What is the most frequent means of transport in the Channel Tunnel?
Eurotunnel passenger trains
What year was the major accident in the Channel Tunnel that led to its closure?
In 2008, there was a failure in the electricity system which caused a temporary closure
What was the main purpose of building the Channel Tunnel?
Connect Britain to France by rail.
To which country does the end of the Channel Tunnel lead North?
United Kingdom
Are there emergency evacuation routes in the Channel Tunnel?
yes
Does the Channel Tunnel have a freight service?
Yes, a freight service is available, moving goods and vehicles
What happened in the Channel Tunnel in 2006?
Train accident
How long did it take to build the Channel Tunnel?
6 years
Which country does the southern end of the Channel Tunnel lead to?
France
how many tunnels are in the channel tunnel
Three tunnels - two for passengers and one for freight
Are there stops between trains in the Channel Tunnel?
no
What natural disaster threatens the Channel Tunnel?
Earthquakes
What is the name of the train that runs through the Channel Tunnel?
Eurostar
What is the deepest point of the Channel Tunnel?
75 metres below sea level
Who manages the Channel Tunnel?
Eurotunnel
Can dogs and cats be transported in the Channel Tunnel?
yes
Why did the Channel Tunnel fire in 1996?
The fire started in the trailer of a lorry