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Channel Tunnel

Undersea tunnel between Coquelles, France and Folkestone, United Kingdom — The Channel Tunnel or Euro Tunnel is one of the world's longest underground rail tunnels, and links England with France. Consisting of two rail tunnels and a small service tunnel, it totals 153 km in length. This episode looks at the race between the British and the French to complete the tunnelling of the Channel Tunnel and the obstacles faced in its construction.

English Magyar
  • Originally Aired September 13, 2004
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network Channel 5
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