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Eurostar Channel Tunnel train
Channel Tunnel train at a station. The Channel Tunnel provides a rail link between Britain and France. Each train is 800 metres long and carries up to 180 cars or 28 lorries. The trains travel from London to Paris in about three hours. The trains travel at 140 kilometres (km) per hour through the 39km-long tunnel, whilst the top overland speed is 298km per hour. Photograph of a train operated by the Eurostar company at Waterloo Station, London, Britain. CROWN COPYRIGHT UNDER LICENCE FROM THE HEALTH & SAFETY LABORATORY & CONTROLLER OF HER MAJESTYs STATIONERY OFFICE vast North Pole International Depot at Acton, London, had reached #970 million by mid-1993
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This print showcases the impressive Eurostar Channel Tunnel train, a remarkable feat of technology and transportation. The image captures the train at a station, symbolizing the vital rail link between Britain and France provided by the iconic Channel Tunnel. Measuring an astounding 800 meters in length, this engineering marvel has the capacity to carry up to 180 cars or 28 lorries. With a speed of 140 kilometers per hour through the tunnel's extensive 39-kilometer stretch, it takes approximately three hours for these trains to travel from London to Paris. However, their top overland speed reaches an astonishing 298 kilometers per hour. The photograph specifically features a Eurostar train operated by the renowned Eurostar company at Waterloo Station in London, Britain. This significant location adds historical significance as it was once part of the vast North Pole International Depot situated in Acton, London. With its striking composition and rich details captured by Science Photo Library under license from various authorities including Crown Copyright and Health & Safety Laboratory, this print beautifully encapsulates both technological advancement and efficient transport systems. It serves as a visual reminder of how innovation can bridge gaps between nations while providing seamless connectivity for passengers traveling across borders via rail networks like Eurostar's incredible Channel Tunnel train.
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