History
What time did they start building the tunnel?
1988
How long did it take to dig the Channel Tunnel?
6 years
What is the top speed of class 9 train?
160km/h
What is the service tunnel for?
For ventilation and emergency exit
How many vehicles can the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle transport in a single trip through the tunnel?
about 200 vehicles
What year and date did the Channel Tunnel officially open to the public?
November 14 1994
How deep is channel tunnel at its deepest?
75m below sea level
Which two countries are connected by the Channel Tunnel train service?
United Kingdom and France
What is the primary reason the Channel Tunnel was built?
To create a fast, reliable, and efficient transportation link between the United Kingdom and continental Europe
How long is the Eurotunnel under English Channel?
37.9 km
When did they test the Channel Tunnel first time?
December 10, 1993
How many workers were involved in the construction of the Channel Tunnel?
Over 13,000 workers
What is the name of the passenger train service that operates through the Channel Tunnel?
Eurostar
What was the original cost of building the Channel Tunnel?
£4.65 billion
Is the Channel Tunnel the longest underwater tunnel in the world?
Yes
What did the first freight train carry on June 1, 1994?
Cars
What machines did they use for digging?
Tunnel boring machines (TBMs)
How many trains travel trough the tunnel in day?
400
Who was the first person to ride in the Eurotunnel?
Queen Elizabeth II
How long is the Channel Tunnel?
50.45km
What year did the construction end?
1993
How many machines were used to build the tunnel?
11
What freigt trains were used in Channel Tunnel?
Le Shuttle
How many fires have been in the tunnel?
3
How many tunnels are in the Channel Tunnel?
Three