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**Author:** [@johnwalker](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/johnwalker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2024 13:56 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/the-channel-tunnel-after-thirty-years/4226 "2024-01-17T13:56:29Z")
The English Channel Tunnel opened in 1994 (freight service in June, passengers in November). It is 50.46 km long, with three tubes (two for track, one service and emergency escape tunnel). Trains operate …