Engineers have dreaming of an underwater link between Britain and France since 1802 . Finally in 1994 the Channel Tunnel ( nicknamed “ The Chunnel “ by the English ) was officially opened . This fifteen billion dollar project took seven years to complete .It is about 50 km long and built 45 metres under the seabed . The trains which go through the Chunnel can travel at up 300 km/h due to the advanced electrical system . The journey from London to Paris via the Chunnel takes just three hours . It is also handy for drivers since they can load their cars onto the trains . They don’t need to book in advance , as trains depart every few minutes However, while on the train , there isn’t much to do and many criticise the Chunnel for this unlike the ferries , there is no duty-free shopping , no videogame parlou or refreshment stand nor can you look outside and enjoy the view . As a result , many would find the Chunnel unappealing and would take the ferry instead
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