Eurotunnel

British

/ ˈjʊərəʊˌtʌnəl /

noun

another name for Channel Tunnel

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But if you are crossing the English Channel by ferry from the port of Dover, taking the Eurotunnel shuttle to France, or getting the Eurostar train, it will be done as you leave the UK.

From BBC

Eurotunnel chief executive Yann Leriche says there will be no "chaos" or queues at the Channel tunnel and that his company is fully prepared.

From BBC

EES is being gradually introduced for travellers using Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover, but so far only applies to coach passengers and lorry drivers.

From BBC

Elsewhere, Eurotunnel service Le Shuttle has also suspended trains between Folkestone and Calais due to what it describes as a "power supply issue".

From BBC

Eurotunnel was also experiencing delays at its Folkstone terminal on Saturday morning, at the start of a weekend which is expected to see the Christmas getaway reach its peak.

From BBC

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