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The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain

The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain


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The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain

The first Eurostar test train hauled through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain. It was towed by a pair of diesel engines and carried only essential personnel. It will now undergo testing on the British Rail network. Folkestone, Kent. 20th June 1993

Alisdair Macdonald
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Folkestone
Kent
England
WA*488984

Media ID 21494412

© Mirrorpix

Channel Tunnel Chunnel Electric Engine Euro Tunnel Eurostar France Railway Train Tunnel 1993


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The historic moment captured in this print takes us back to the 20th of June, 1993, when the first Eurostar test train embarked on its journey through the Channel Tunnel from France to Britain. This significant milestone marked a major breakthrough in cross-border transportation and set the stage for future advancements in rail travel. Towed by a pair of diesel engines, this pioneering Eurostar test train carried only essential personnel as it made its way through the tunnel. The anticipation and excitement surrounding this event were palpable, as engineers and experts eagerly awaited its arrival on British soil. Once it reached Folkestone, Kent, the train would undergo rigorous testing on the British Rail network. These tests aimed to ensure that all systems were functioning optimally and that safety standards were met before opening up this revolutionary mode of transport to passengers. The Channel Tunnel itself represented an engineering marvel - a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Connecting France and Britain undersea, it provided a direct link between two nations like never before. This print by Alisdair Macdonald captures not just a moment frozen in time but also symbolizes progress, innovation, and unity. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in revolutionizing railway transport while igniting curiosity about what lies ahead for Eurostar trains.

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