Length: 50.45 km (31.35 mi)
Depth: 240 meters below sea level
Total estimated cost: 4.65 Billion
Duration of Completion: 6 Years(1988-1994)
Albert Mathieu, a French engineer in 1802 proposed the idea of an under the sea tunnel that would connect France with England. The dream came true as late as 1994, when not only the tunnel was made but the first public journey was also made through it.
The idea of a tunnel was so many times picked and then dropped due to several reasons, but after World War II the idea was again hot news as to ensure the rapid defense ties between Great Briton and France. It was considered that these two countries could use the tunnel for rapid force aid in case of a war by any third county, but in 1955 the idea was almost dropped due to the role of Air force in the modern warfare. In early 80s the idea was again picked up with more enthusiasm.
The tunnel consists of three tubes, both side tunnels are used for rail services with a single rail road on tube, whereas the middle tube acts as an emergency rail service and is used for only emergency purposes like fires and emergency evacuation. The wonder tunnel is not only used for passenger travel but also for the transportation of goods and commodities. Even the passengers are given the facility to travel with their cars across the English Channel.
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