Chunnel

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:breathability ensures air quality
gptkbp:cable_systems installed for communication
gptkbp:cargo_capacity up to 300 trucks per hour
gptkbp:cargo_types available for goods transport
gptkbp:connects gptkb:France
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:construction_method cut-and-cover
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1988
gptkb:1994
gptkbp:contains three tunnels
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:English_Channel
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of European integration
gptkbp:depth up to 75 meters
gptkbp:development_cost £4.65 billion
gptkbp:economic_impact boosted trade between UK and France
gptkbp:emergency_services conducted regularly
gptkbp:environmental_impact mitigated during construction
gptkbp:eurostar gptkb:high-speed_rail
gptkbp:eurotunnel company managing the tunnel
gptkbp:first_proposal 1802
gptkbp:geological_challenges overcome during construction
gptkbp:has_toll gptkb:Eurotunnel_Le_Shuttle
gptkbp:historical_significance enhanced UK-France relations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chunnel
gptkbp:length 50.45 kilometers
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:major_engineering_feat gptkb:true
gptkbp:one_rail_tunnel gptkb:true
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1994
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Eurotunnel
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:passenger_capacity available on trains
up to 4000 passengers per hour
gptkbp:safety_features ventilation systems
fire detection systems
emergency escape routes
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:true
gptkbp:trains used for transport
gptkbp:travel_time 35 minutes
gptkbp:tunnel_access via terminals in Folkestone and Coquelles
gptkbp:tunnel_boring_machines used during construction
gptkbp:tunnel_completion celebrated with events
gptkbp:tunnel_construction involved thousands of workers
gptkbp:tunnel_depth up to 75 meters below sea level
gptkbp:tunnel_emergency_response well-coordinated
gptkbp:tunnel_expansion_plans discussed periodically
gptkbp:tunnel_historical_significance notable engineering achievement.
gptkbp:tunnel_impact on tourism in both countries
gptkbp:tunnel_inspections conducted regularly
gptkbp:tunnel_security monitored 24/7
gptkbp:two_service_tunnels gptkb:true
gptkbp:used_for freight transport
passenger transport
gptkbp:wing_configuration gptkb:cave
considered innovative
installed for safety
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Channel_Tunnel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5