With its m long, it allows technicians to work on a complete Shuttle without having to disconnect and reform each section, a long and costly task. The Folkestone terminal, located at 8 km from the undersea tunnels at Shakespeare Cliff, covers a hectare area, i. Its construction required first to stabilise the site in order to prevent the sides of the adjacent escarpment from subsiding.
The level of the whole site was then raised to level out the soil and eliminate steep slopes. Both terminals are easily reached through their direct access to the motorway network in the UK M20 and in France A They both represent the loading and unloading points for vehicles travelling on Eurotunnel Shuttles.
Access to the terminals is made through tolls, for passenger vehicles and for trucks. Once the self-check-in operations are done, customers get to the border controls, carried out by British and French police and customs. All controls are carried out before departure in order to enable customers to continue their journey directly on the motorway network on the other side of the Channel. Passengers then have the opportunity to take a break at the Victor Hugo terminal in Folkestone or at the Charles Dickens terminal in Coquelles shops, restaurants, play area, etc or to drive towards the allocation areas before reaching the 12 platforms area, each 1-km long.
Vehicles can then load on board Le Shuttle for cars, coaches, camper-vans, caravans, motorcycles,.. There are several different areas on each terminal — passenger, freight, control centres, administration and maintenance buildings. On top of the many IT systems enabling vehicles to be recognised upon arrival at the self check-in tolls and the many screens linked to about a hundred cameras, the TCC have a direct view over the allocation lanes for vehicles. There are two centres, one on each terminal, and each can take turns to take over control of the system.
The RCC manages all rail traffic trains and shuttles on the Concession, i. The system is in two parts, the Rail Traffic Management RTM , which controls the rail traffic system, and the Engineering Management System EMS which controls the fixed equipment such as ventilation, lighting, power for the catenary. These cookies are essential for our website to function correctly and cannot be disabled by our systems.
They make the website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and choice of language. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Eurostar and Eurotunnel are completely different companies but share use of the Channel Tunnel.
To be specific, Eurotunnel is operated by Getlink, the company which owns and operates the Channel Tunnel, connecting the UK with France. Eurostar is a customer of Getlink and runs its passenger trains through the tunnel.
However, whichever you choose to use will get you into Europe from the UK easily. Eurostar also offers a seasonal service to Avignon and the French Alps plus connecting services throughout France, Belgium, Holland, and a limited connection into Germany. Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is also a train service, but we carry freight and all forms of vehicle, including cars, motorbikes, campervans, caravans, coaches, and lorries. It is made up of three tunnels, each 50km long, that link Folkestone in Kent to Calais in France.
Two are rail tunnels, used for freight and passenger trains, and the third is a service tunnel. Eurostar only run passenger trains, so you cannot take your own vehicle using this mode of transport.
Therefore, when planning your journey, you need to decide if you would like to drive your own vehicle once you are across the Channel. Driving will allow for social distancing and greater baggage allowances. At Eurotunnel we can only allow you to travel in a vehicle — be that your own or as part of a coach trip. You cannot travel as a foot passenger, but you are able to take a bicycle. Train carriages are being cleaned more regularly and some seats left free in each to make social distancing easier, but this is not always possible.
Masks should be worn for the duration of your journey, except for brief periods of eating or drinking. At the station in London, masks must also be worn, and trains might be boarded slightly earlier to allow you to find your seat and maintain a safe distance from other passengers and staff. Travelling with Eurotunnel, you will remain in the comfort of your vehicle at our terminals, without coming into contact with staff or other passengers.
Work was eventually abandoned until construction on the tunnel as we now know it began again in While we prefer our journeys comfortable, relaxing and underground through the Euro Tunnel, a few dare devils have travelled in slightly different ways. The Channel Tunnel or in the air, on the water or in a bathtub? You decide. He first attempted the crossing on 12 August , but had to give up due to strong winds and rough seas.
Undeterred, he tried for a second time 12 days later. Escorted by three boats and covered in porpoise oil, he reached Calais in 21 hours 45 minutes, despite challenging tides and a jellyfish sting.
American swimmer Sarah Thomas raised the bar in September , setting a world record by becoming the first person to swim across the Channel four times non-stop. She completed her incredible swim in 54 hours and 10 minutes. On July 31 , Felix Baumgartner jumped from a plane 30, feet 9, meters above Dover wearing a carbon wing and flew for 22 miles Six minutes later he landed in France and became the first man to cross the channel in a wing suit.
He told the journalists shortly after landing "For the last 2, meters I could see the other side and I knew I was going to make it". Tim first attempted this incredible challenge in but was forced to abandon when he was caught in a storm with force 6 winds. Before attempting the crossing, Tim had to learn to row and trained with Britain's Olympic rowing team.
Tim completed the grueling journey in nine hours and six minutes. On his arrival, he told journalists "You can't fake rowing; you can either do it or you can't.
It's exhausting. Because you're using so much energy, and every area of your body, your heart and lungs are working overtime. On March 12 , The One Show presenter Christine Bleakley water-skied across the English Channel and completed the mile 34 km stretch in just minutes. Despite being terrified by water and admitting she wasn't a strong swimmer; she became the first person to water-ski across the world's busiest shipping lane.
She raised thousands of pounds for Sport Relief in the process and, after finishing the challenge, said "I can't believe I've actually done it. It was really tough. Depending on your final destination, you will be on board the Eurostar for varying amounts of time. For example, Eurostar service from London to Paris runs every 30 minutes during peak hours and takes an average of two hours and 20 minutes.
Eurostar also crosses the Chunnel for excursions to other places in Europe, including Brussels, the French Alps during ski season and to Disneyland Paris daily in the summer.
Seasonal schedules vary. Wendy K. Leigh is a travel writer and photojournalist from Seattle. She is the Editor of Islands America, a travel website for visiting islands within the United States. She also writes about home design, food and historical architecture. Facts About the Eurostar Train.
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