the Channel Tunnel

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:access_points three access shafts
gptkbp:cargo_capacity up to 120 trucks per train
gptkbp:cargo_types logistics and transport solutions
gptkbp:challenges geological conditions
gptkbp:climate_impact minimal disruption
gptkbp:connects gptkb:France
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:construction_method cut-and-cover
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1988
gptkb:1994
6 years
gptkbp:contains three tunnels
gptkbp:crosses the seabed
gptkbp:cultural_events art exhibitions held
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of European integration
gptkbp:depth up to 75 meters
gptkbp:development_cost approximately £4.65 billion
gptkbp:emergency_services dedicated rescue teams
detailed evacuation plans
gptkbp:environmental_impact reduced road traffic
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades and expansions
gptkbp:has_public_transport integrated with local transport systems
gptkbp:has_toll gptkb:Eurotunnel_Le_Shuttle
gptkbp:historical_significance first fixed link between UK and mainland Europe
UK-EU relations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Channel Tunnel
gptkbp:infrastructure significant economic impact
gptkbp:length 50.45 kilometers
fiber optic cables installed
gptkbp:location gptkb:English_Channel
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:managed_by Getlink
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1994
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Eurotunnel
gptkbp:operational_status in use
gptkbp:passenger_capacity food and beverage options
up to 3750 passengers per train
gptkbp:payment_methods gptkb:Partnerships
gptkbp:power_supply 25 k V AC overhead line
gptkbp:safety_features emergency escape tunnels
gptkbp:security customs checks
gptkbp:significance major transportation link
gptkbp:tourism_impact boosted cross-channel travel
gptkbp:tourist_attraction popular for train travel
gptkbp:track_gauge 1435 mm
gptkbp:trains gptkb:Eurostar
gptkbp:travel_time 35 minutes
gptkbp:type rail and vehicle tunnel
gptkbp:used_by passenger trains
freight trains
gptkbp:wing_configuration 7.6 meters
bored tunnel
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_English_Channel
gptkb:Great_Britain
gptkb:Eurostar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4