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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:cave
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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one of the longest underwater tunnels
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gptkbp:access_points
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gptkb:Coquelles
gptkb:Folkestone
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gptkbp:breathability
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specialized systems installed
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gptkbp:can
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6 years to build
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gptkbp:cargo_capacity
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up to 300 trucks per shuttle
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gptkbp:completed
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gptkb:1994
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gptkbp:connects
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gptkb:France
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:construction_method
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bored tunnel
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gptkbp:construction_started
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gptkb:1988
gptkb:1994
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gptkbp:crosses
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gptkb:ocean
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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gptkb:tourist_attraction
engineering marvel
symbol of European integration
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of European integration
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gptkbp:depth
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up to 75 meters below sea level
up to 75 meters
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gptkbp:design
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twin-bore tunnel
three tunnels
cross-section of 7.6 meters
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gptkbp:development_cost
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approximately £4.65 billion
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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land use changes
controversial
impact on marine life
construction emissions
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:high-speed_rail
freight services
Eurostar services
vehicle shuttle services
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gptkbp:funding
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gptkb:Partnerships
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gptkbp:has
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emergency services access
maintenance facilities
safety systems
emergency exits
passenger terminals
toll fees
service tunnel
two rail tunnels
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gptkbp:has_toll
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charged for use
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first fixed link between UK and mainland Europe
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Channel Tunnel
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gptkbp:infrastructure
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railway stations
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gptkbp:is_a_feat_of
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engineering
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gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of
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UK transport policy
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gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of
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UK-EU relations
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gptkbp:is_a_vital
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gptkb:trade_route
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gptkbp:is_approximately
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40 meters deep
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gptkbp:is_featured_in
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gptkb:documentaries
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by
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gptkb:CCTV
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:Eurostar_service
gptkb:Eurotunnel_Le_Shuttle
the Channel Tunnel Rail Link
the European Union's transport strategy
the Trans-European Transport Network
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gptkbp:is_significant_for
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gptkb:infrastructure
gptkb:cultural_landmark
transport link
economic asset
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gptkbp:is_subject_to
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security checks
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:Eurostar_trains
freight trains
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gptkbp:is_used_for
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freight transport
passenger transport
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gptkbp:key
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gptkb:tourism
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gptkbp:key_feature
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European transport network
the UK economy
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gptkbp:known_as
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gptkb:Chunnel
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gptkbp:length
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50.45 kilometers
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gptkbp:local_government
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UK and French governments
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gptkbp:located_in
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Folkestone and Coquelles
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:English_Channel
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gptkbp:maintenance
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ongoing
upgrades
repairs
ongoing inspections
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Chunnel
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gptkbp:notable_players
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gptkb:Laboratory_Services
gptkb:transportation
gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkb:logistics
engineering challenge
transport link
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gptkbp:opened
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gptkb:1994
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:Eurotunnel
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gptkbp:operational_status
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in operation
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gptkbp:owned_by
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Getlink
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gptkbp:passenger_capacity
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up to 4000 passengers per hour
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gptkbp:proposed_by
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1802
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gptkbp:safety_features
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ventilation systems
fire detection systems
emergency escape tunnels
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gptkbp:significance
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major transportation link
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gptkbp:transportation
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gptkb:vehicles
passenger trains
freight trains
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gptkbp:travel_time
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between UK and France
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gptkbp:tunnel_access
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limited to authorized vehicles
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gptkbp:tunnel_accessibility
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improved for disabled passengers
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gptkbp:tunnel_awards
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multiple engineering awards received
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gptkbp:tunnel_benefits
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reduced travel time between UK and France
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gptkbp:tunnel_challenges
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geological and financial challenges
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gptkbp:tunnel_construction
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used 15 million tonnes of earth
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gptkbp:tunnel_cultural_references
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featured in films and literature
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gptkbp:tunnel_economic_impact
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significant for both countries
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gptkbp:tunnel_future
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expansion plans discussed
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gptkbp:tunnel_history
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proposed since the early 1800s
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gptkbp:tunnel_impact
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boosted tourism
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gptkbp:tunnel_impact_on_environment
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mitigation measures implemented
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gptkbp:tunnel_impact_on_trade
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enhanced trade between UK and Europe
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gptkbp:tunnel_media_coverage
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extensive during construction
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gptkbp:tunnel_operational_challenges
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maintenance and upgrades required.
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gptkbp:tunnel_operations
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managed by Eurotunnel
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gptkbp:tunnel_public_perception
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generally positive
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gptkbp:tunnel_sections
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three sections
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gptkbp:tunnel_security
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advanced monitoring systems
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gptkbp:tunnel_services
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passenger and freight services
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gptkbp:tunnel_technology
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state-of-the-art engineering
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gptkbp:tunnel_tourism
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popular tourist attraction
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:cave
rail and road tunnel
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gptkbp:uses
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gptkb:high-speed_rail
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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7.6 meters
LED technology used
designed for high-speed travel
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Eurostar
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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