The Eurostar Channel Tunnel, otherwise known as the “Chunnel”, is by far the most efficient means of travel between London-Paris and London-Brussels. It is a high-speed passenger train service comprised of three rail tunnels, one single-track eastbound, one single-track west bound and one central service tunnel. The Chunnel is extremely punctual with an 87% success rate in reaching a destination on time or within 15 minutes of scheduled arrival. Most major airlines rank at 70%. Trains travel at a maximum speed of 186 miles per hour, 100mph in the Tunnel, and reach depths of 105-140 feet below the English Channel. Total train seating capacity is 770 (210 first class, 560 second class). The new Leisure Roundtrip fare for travels between London/Ashford—Paris/Marne la Vallee/Brussels through the Channel Tunnel is $248 U.S. ($199 one-way). A Youth Open Voucher for the Chunnel is also now available for travel after May 1, 2000 so that passengers under 26 years of age need not make an advanced reservation, which is otherwise normally required. The Chunnel is operated jointly by the Belgian and French railroads and a public-private consortium in the UK. To book or for more information, call Rail Europe at 1-800-EUROSTAR (in the U.S.) or 1-800-361-7245 (in Canada) or consult the company’s website at www.raileurope.com.

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