EuroTunnel Travel & Tours, Pictures & Photos

The EuroTunnel
Travel & Tours, Pictures & Photos

The idea of a road tunnel between England and France was first suggested to Napoleon in 1802. It was not until nearly two centuries later that the dream became reality when digging began on the Channel Tunnel or "Chunnel". The Chunnel, was officially opened by President Mitterand of France and HRH Queen Elizabeth II of England, in 1994.

The tunnel consists of 3 interconnected tubes: with 1 rail track each way plus 1 service tunnel. Its total length is 31 miles, of which 23 miles are underwater. Its average depth is 150 feet under the seabed floor.

We were here in August of 1999.

Folkstone UK, Near The TunnelPaying The Entrance Fee At Dover
Folkstone UK, Near The TunnelPaying The Entrance Fee At Dover
We Will Get Off 31 Miles Later At Calais FR
After Going Under The Channel!
Waiting Area For The TrainDriving Onto The Train
Waiting Area For The TrainDriving Onto The Train
Follow The Lead BusKeep Moving
Follow The Lead BusKeep Moving
Keep MovingKeep Moving
Don't Stop!Keep Moving!
Pull All The Way InOne Bus After The Next
Pull All The Way InOne Bus After The Next
Pressurized DoorsWe Don't Have To Stay On The Bus
Pressurized DoorsWe Don't Have To Stay On The Bus
Hope These Europeans Like
"Orange Blossem Special"
It's The Only Train Song I Know!
The Whole Trip Takes About 35 Minutes
Under The Channel

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