10 Channel Tunnel Facts #OnThisDay 6th May The Channel Tunnel is Opened

10 Facts about the Channel Tunnel

Opening Question: Who opened the Channel Tunnel

Answer 1994 President François Mitterrand and the Queen open the Channel Tunnel

1. What is the English Name: The Channel Tunnel
2. What is the French Name: Le tunnel sous la Manche
3. Is there a nickname: The Chunnel
4. What is the length of the Channel Tunnel 31.35 miles long or 50.45-kilometre
5. What two locations do the channel tunnel connect to: Folkestone, Kent, UK to Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, near Calais France.
6. How many railway lines are in the Channel Tunnel: 2
7. How many tunnels are in the Channel Tunnel: 2 rail lines and 1 service line
8. What is the rail track gauge: 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in or 1435 mm
9. How fast do trains travel through the Channel Tunnel: Maximum is 99mph or 160kmh