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• 請問我搭乘 歐洲之星 - Eurostar 火車前，應該提前多久到達車站？
• “不適用於旅行。” 我可以收到包含我的票券 QR 碼的 PDF 檔案嗎？
• 開啟的車票。為什麼我的車票上沒有顯示時間或列車號碼？
• 座位預訂。為什麼我在票上看不到座位？
• Trenitalia區間列車。為什麼我看不到我被分配的座位？
• 請問在歐洲之星 - Eurostar上，何種身份證明文件被視為有效的旅行證件？

• What Is the Chunnel or Eurotunnel?

  The Chunnel, also known as the Eurotunnel or Channel Tunnel (in Spanish, el Túnel del Canal de la Mancha), is an underwater rail tunnel that connects the United Kingdom and France beneath the English Channel, or Canal de la Mancha. This remarkable infrastructure project is considered one of the most impressive engineering achievements in Europe and serves as a critical link for international rail transport between London and Paris.

  Key Facts About the Chunnel

  • Route: The tunnel connects Folkestone in Kent, England, with Coquelles, near Calais in northern France, running directly under the English Channel (Canal de la Mancha).
  • Total length: The Chunnel stretches approximately 50.5 kilometers (31.4 miles), including 37.9 kilometers (23.5 miles) beneath the seabed—making it the longest underwater rail tunnel in the world.
  • Purpose: The tunnel accommodates high-speed Eurostar passenger trains and Le Shuttle vehicle trains, which transport cars, vans, and trucks between England and France.
  • Construction: Completed between 1988 and 1994, the project features three tunnels: two rail tunnels and one central service tunnel. It was a historic example of binational collaboration between the UK and France.
  • Opening date: The Eurotunnel officially opened to passengers on May 6, 1994.

  Benefits of Traveling Through the Eurotunnel (Túnel del Canal de la Mancha)

  • Fast travel times: Eurostar trains allow passengers to travel between London and Paris in just over two hours, crossing the Channel (Canal de la Mancha) without the delays of air travel.
  • Vehicle convenience: With Le Shuttle, travelers can drive their own vehicles through the Eurotúnel por el Canal de la Mancha, making it perfect for road trips across Europe.
  • Lower emissions: Traveling by train through the Channel Tunnel generates far fewer carbon emissions than flying, making it a more sustainable choice.
  • Cross-border benefits: The tunnel enhances trade, tourism, and economic cooperation between the UK and continental Europe—especially northern France.
  • Symbol of innovation: The Chunnel, or Túnel del Canal de la Mancha, remains one of the most ambitious infrastructure achievements of the 20th century and a testament to international engineering excellence.

  Why It’s Called the “Chunnel” or “Túnel del Canal de la Mancha”

  The name “Chunnel” is a blend of “Channel” and “Tunnel.” In Spanish, it is often referred to as the Túnel del Canal de la Mancha or Eurotúnel. The tunnel runs beneath the English Channel — known in Spanish as el Canal de la Mancha — a stretch of water that separates southern England from northern France. This bilingual naming is important for international travelers planning their journey between Reino Unido y Francia.

  Eurostar vs. Le Shuttle: What’s the Difference?

  • Eurostar: A high-speed passenger train service that connects major cities like London, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam via the Channel Tunnel. It does not carry vehicles.
  • Le Shuttle: Operated by Eurotunnel, Le Shuttle is a train service that carries vehicles (cars, campers, motorcycles, and trucks) through the tunnel between Folkestone and Calais.

  Whether you’re a tourist, commuter, or logistics operator, the Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel / Túnel del Canal de la Mancha) provides a fast, eco-friendly, and reliable connection between the UK and mainland Europe. With millions of passengers and tons of freight passing through each year, it’s a vital artery for modern European transportation.