Channel Tunnel project

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:infrastructure
gptkbp:challenges political opposition
geological issues
financing difficulties
gptkbp:connects gptkb:France
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:construction_cost £4.65 billion
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:cultural_exchange
increased tourism
enhanced trade
gptkbp:depth up to 75 meters below sea level
gptkbp:economic_impact economic growth
job creation
increased investment
gptkbp:environmental_impact land use changes
impact on marine life
gptkbp:future_plans expansion of services
increased capacity
technological upgrades
gptkbp:historical_significance engineering achievement
transportation innovation
symbol of European integration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Channel Tunnel project
gptkbp:length 50.45 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:English_Channel
gptkbp:maintenance upgrades
safety drills
ongoing inspections
gptkbp:opened May 6, 1994
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Eurotunnel
gptkbp:payment_methods gptkb:Partnerships
gptkbp:project gptkb:Eurotunnel_Group
gptkb:Eurotunnel_Le_Shuttle
gptkb:High_Speed_1
gptkb:Eurostar
gptkbp:public_perception mixed opinions
concerns about costs
support for connectivity
gptkbp:safety_features ventilation systems
fire detection systems
emergency escape tunnels
gptkbp:significance first fixed link between UK and mainland Europe
gptkbp:start_date gptkb:1988
gptkbp:transportation passenger trains
freight trains
gptkbp:tunnel_sections three sections
gptkbp:type gptkb:cave
vehicle tunnel
gptkbp:wing_configuration 7.6 meters
gptkbp:year gptkb:1994
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Channel_Tunnel_Rail_Link
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7