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The Channel Tunnel: 25 Years

The Channel Tunnel: 25 Years

The Channel Tunnel stands as an engineering triumph and a testament to what can be achieved when two nations, Britain and France put aside their historic differences and work together. On the 25th anniversary of its opening, we reflect on what it took to build the longest undersea tunnel ever constructed.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Channel Tunnel: 25 Years
First Air DateFebruary 4, 2019
Last Air DateFebruary 11, 2019
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
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Networks5
Race to the Finish
S01E02

Race to the Finish

On 1 December 1990, 40 meters under the seabed, British and French tunnellers broke through the final section. Eleven tunnellers had perished over the course of construction. Over the years, tunnel use increased and freight costs declined - a huge success for both nations' economies.

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