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our correspondent has been taking a look at the impact the eurotunnel has had and what comes next. a moment in history 30 years ago today queen elizabeth and french president mitterrand officially opened the new connection between their two countries which made an idea dreamed up centuries earlier a reality. since the queen made her journey through the channel tunnel, 480 million passengers have done the same. these days 400 trains speed through it each day. we're now going at about i20kph which is roughly 75mph and we're coming up to the middle of what is still the world's longest undersea tunnel. driver martin has been here since the beginning. people have this concept that it's just straight through to france and it's totally not. the tunnel itself is up, down, around the corners and everything. it's no straight lines at all. so you know this tunnel like the back of your hand? absolutely. yeah, yeah, like a second home really. building it was an exceptional feat of engineering. there are actually three tunnels — the one i'm standing in right now with my high—viz and my hard
our correspondent has been taking a look at the impact the eurotunnel has had and what comes next. a moment in history 30 years ago today queen elizabeth and french president mitterrand officially opened the new connection between their two countries which made an idea dreamed up centuries earlier a reality. since the queen made her journey through the channel tunnel, 480 million passengers have done the same. these days 400 trains speed through it each day. we're now going at about i20kph...
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predicted passenger numbers were never reached but eurotunnel did become profitable. more recently new challenges, the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. now the boss here wants to get more trains running, that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. already new companies have said they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident that in the ten next years there will be a doubling of the direct connection between london and europe. before that, change is on the way for people crossing the channel, eurotunnel is building an area to cope with the eu's new broader system, starting this october. we were the first to film the machine that passengers will use at calais and folkestone to register fingerprints and a photo instead of having their passport stamped. yell at the crossing time will be extended by five to maximum seven minutes for each customer. figs extended by five to maximum seven minutes for each customer.- ext
predicted passenger numbers were never reached but eurotunnel did become profitable. more recently new challenges, the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. now the boss here wants to get more trains running, that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. already new companies have said they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident that in the ten...
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today marks 30 years since the official opening of the eurotunnel — also known as the channel tunnel. it's prominent connections include carrying eurostar passengers from london to paris and beyond. the bbc�*s transport correspondent katy austin has been taking a look at the impact the connection has had, and what comes next. a moment in history — 30 years ago today, queen elizabeth and the french president officially opened the new connection between their two countries, which made an idea dreamed up centuries earlier a reality. since the queen made her journey through the channel tunnel, 480 million passengers have done the same. these days, 400 trains speed through each day. we are now going out 120 kph, which is roughly 75 mph, and we are coming up to the middle of what is still the world's largest undersea tunnel. driver martin has been here since the beginning. there's this concept that it's just straight through to france, and the tunnel itself is up, down come the corners and everything, no straight lines at all. 50 and everything, no straight lines at all.— and everythi
today marks 30 years since the official opening of the eurotunnel — also known as the channel tunnel. it's prominent connections include carrying eurostar passengers from london to paris and beyond. the bbc�*s transport correspondent katy austin has been taking a look at the impact the connection has had, and what comes next. a moment in history — 30 years ago today, queen elizabeth and the french president officially opened the new connection between their two countries, which made an...
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our correspondent has been taking a look at the impact the eurotunnel has had and what comes next. a moment in history 30 years ago today queen elizabeth and french president mitterrand officially opened the new connection between their two countries which made an idea dreamed up centuries earlier a reality. since the queen made herjourney through reality. since the queen made her journey through the reality. since the queen made herjourney through the channel tunnel, ltle zero —— 480 million tunnel, 4le zero —— 480 million passengers have done the same. these days 400 trains speed through it each day.— these days 400 trains speed through it each day. we're now auoin at through it each day. we're now going at about _ through it each day. we're now going at about 120kph - through it each day. we're now going at about 120kph which i through it each day. we're now going at about 120kph which is| going at about 120kph which is roughly 75mph and we're coming up roughly 75mph and we're coming up to the middle of what is still the world's longest undersea tunnel.- still the worl
our correspondent has been taking a look at the impact the eurotunnel has had and what comes next. a moment in history 30 years ago today queen elizabeth and french president mitterrand officially opened the new connection between their two countries which made an idea dreamed up centuries earlier a reality. since the queen made herjourney through reality. since the queen made her journey through the reality. since the queen made herjourney through the channel tunnel, ltle zero —— 480...
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predicted passenger numbers were never reached, but eurotunnel became profitable. more recently, new challenges — the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. what's next? well, the boss here wants more trains running. that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. three new companies have said that they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident that within the ten next years there will be a doubling of the direct connection between london and europe. before then, change is on the way for people crossing the channel. eurotunnel is building an area to cope with the eu's new border system, starting this october. we were the first to film the machine that passengers will use at calais and folkestone to register fingerprints and a photo instead of having their passport stamped. the crossing time will be extended by five to maximum seven minutes for each customer, and as we have extended the number of lanes, there will be no
predicted passenger numbers were never reached, but eurotunnel became profitable. more recently, new challenges — the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. what's next? well, the boss here wants more trains running. that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. three new companies have said that they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident...
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predicted passenger numbers were never reached but eurotunnel did become profitable. more recently new challenges, the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. now the boss here wants to get more trains running, that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. already new companies have said they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident that in the ten next years there will be a doubling of the direct connection between london and europe. before that, change is on the way for people crossing the channel, eurotunnel is building an area to cope with the eu's new broader system, starting this october. we were the first to film the machine that passengers will use at calais and folkestone to register fingerprints and a photo instead of having their passport stamped. the channel tunnel�*s 30—year history has already proved eventful and it's far from the end of the story. katy austin, bbc news. now victory has been a long time
predicted passenger numbers were never reached but eurotunnel did become profitable. more recently new challenges, the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. now the boss here wants to get more trains running, that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. already new companies have said they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident that in the ten...
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predicted passenger numbers were never reached, but eurotunnel became profitable. more recently, new challenges — the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. what's next? well, the boss here wants more trains running. that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. three new companies have said that they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident that within the ten next years there will be a doubling of the direct connection between london and europe. before then, change is on the way for people crossing the channel. eurotunnel is building an area to cope with the eu's new border system, starting this october. we were the first to film the machine that passengers will use at calais and folkestone to register fingerprints and a photo instead of having their passport stamped. the crossing time will be extended by five to maximum seven minutes for each customer, and as we have extended the number of lanes, there will be no
predicted passenger numbers were never reached, but eurotunnel became profitable. more recently, new challenges — the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. what's next? well, the boss here wants more trains running. that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. three new companies have said that they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident...
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predicted passenger numbers were never reached, but eurotunnel became profitable. more recently, new challenges — the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. what's next? well, the boss here wants more trains running. that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. three new companies have said that they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident that within the ten next years there will be a doubling of the direct connection between london and europe. before then, change is on the way for people crossing the channel. eurotunnel is building an area to cope with the eu's new border system, starting this october. we were the first to film the machine that passengers will use at calais and folkestone to register fingerprints and a photo instead of having their passport stamped. the crossing time will be extended by five to maximum seven minutes for each customer, and as we have extended the number of lanes, there will be no
predicted passenger numbers were never reached, but eurotunnel became profitable. more recently, new challenges — the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. what's next? well, the boss here wants more trains running. that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. three new companies have said that they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident...
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eurotunnel is building an area to cope with the broader system starting this october. we were the first film the machine that passengers will use to register fingerprints and a photograph. instead of having their passports the crossing time will be extended by five to maximum seven minutes per customer and as we are extending the number of lanes, there will be no delays. nothing. the cost of all these £70 million. the tunnel�*s 30—year history has already proved eventful and it's far from the end of the story. let's get some of the day's other news now. the acclaimed investor warren buffet has told shareholders in his berkshire hathaway fund that his successors are ready to take over his job. speaking at its company's annual meeting, the 93 year old announced that vice chairmen greg abel and ajit jain will take over the company in the future. buffet also announced that his firm sold its entire stake in paramount global at a loss, and cut its investment in apple by 13 percent. the growth in demand for petrol could be cut in half this year, according to a series of
eurotunnel is building an area to cope with the broader system starting this october. we were the first film the machine that passengers will use to register fingerprints and a photograph. instead of having their passports the crossing time will be extended by five to maximum seven minutes per customer and as we are extending the number of lanes, there will be no delays. nothing. the cost of all these £70 million. the tunnel�*s 30—year history has already proved eventful and it's far from...
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it's not only dover that's affected — eurotunnel is putting £70 million towards new lanes for cars, and machines like this to take people's details. at eurostar�*s london st pancras terminus, space is limited. to try and avoid long queues, it's expanding into other areas of the station, like this one, to fit in new kiosks for ees checks — 49 in total. behind me, you have where our passengers arrive normally for check—in today, and unfortunately ees brings an additional step where we have kiosks, and those kiosks will be positioned just around the corner. also a huge amount of people there to guide our passengers. eurostar insists its preparations will mean people don't need to turn up any earlier before their train than they do now. for the first six months of the new system, the eu is expected to allow checks to be reduced if queues get really bad. the uk government says it's working closely with the eu, authorities in kent, and businesses to minimize the risk of delays. but for travel businesses, there are nerves about what's on the horizon. katy austin, bbc news. china has laun
it's not only dover that's affected — eurotunnel is putting £70 million towards new lanes for cars, and machines like this to take people's details. at eurostar�*s london st pancras terminus, space is limited. to try and avoid long queues, it's expanding into other areas of the station, like this one, to fit in new kiosks for ees checks — 49 in total. behind me, you have where our passengers arrive normally for check—in today, and unfortunately ees brings an additional step where we...
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the boss of eurotunnel has insisted i will not be long queues of cars at its terminals when a new eu travel system starts in october. british people heading to and from europe will need to register fingerprints and a photo at the border, which has prompted warnings of delays. military celebrations have been taking place in london and around the uk today to mark the first anniversary of the coronation of king charles and queen camilla. gun salutes were heard across london, with 41 volleys fired at noon via the king's true royal horse artillery, the pictures from green park there. the king recently returned to public engagements. you are watching bbc news. the presidents of france, china, and the european commission have been holding talks in paris, where ukraine and trade were dominating discussions. in opening remarks at the elysee palace, emmanuel macron told xi jinping that coordination with china on ukraine and the middle east was crucial. the europeans are hoping to persuade china's leader to refrain from supplying russia with potential war materials. he's urged the eu to remain
the boss of eurotunnel has insisted i will not be long queues of cars at its terminals when a new eu travel system starts in october. british people heading to and from europe will need to register fingerprints and a photo at the border, which has prompted warnings of delays. military celebrations have been taking place in london and around the uk today to mark the first anniversary of the coronation of king charles and queen camilla. gun salutes were heard across london, with 41 volleys fired...
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eurotunnel is putting £70 million towards new lanes for cars, and machines like this to take people's details. at eurostar�*s london st pancras terminal, space is tight. to try to avoid long queues, it will install a9 new ees kiosks. it's expanding into other areas of the station, like this, to fit in them in. behind me, you have where our passengers arrive normally for check—in today. and unfortunately, ees brings an additional step, where we have kiosks, and those kiosks will be positioned just around the corner. also a huge amount of people there to guide our passengers. eurostar insists its preparations will mean people don't need to turn up any earlier before a train. for the first six months, the eu is expected to allow ees checks to be reduced if queues get really bad. still, travel businesses have nerves about what's on the horizon. katy austin, bbc news. south africans go to the polls tomorrow, 30 years after the end of apartheid — a system where your race dictated your life, including access to jobs, housing and where you lived. now, three decades on, for some, the geo
eurotunnel is putting £70 million towards new lanes for cars, and machines like this to take people's details. at eurostar�*s london st pancras terminal, space is tight. to try to avoid long queues, it will install a9 new ees kiosks. it's expanding into other areas of the station, like this, to fit in them in. behind me, you have where our passengers arrive normally for check—in today. and unfortunately, ees brings an additional step, where we have kiosks, and those kiosks will be...
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the boss of eurotunnel has insisted there will not be long queues of cars at its terminals when a new eu travel system starts in october. brits heading to and from europe will need to register fingerprints and a photo at the border, which has prompted warnings of delays. military celebrations have taken place in london and around the uk to mark the first anniversary of the coronation of king charles and queen camilla. gun salutes were heard across london, with 41 volleys fired at noon by the king's troop royal horse artillery, from green park. the king recently returned to public engagements after being diagnosed with cancer. six months today, we will know — at least we hope we will know — who the next president of the united states will be. roughly 244 million americans will be eligible to cast a ballot, yet for 99.5% of them, their vote probably won't matter. this will be decided in just six swing states — arizona, georgia, michigan, nevada, pennsylvania, and wisconsin. we could perhaps add north carolina to that list. donald trump won it by less than 80,000 votes in 2020, but
the boss of eurotunnel has insisted there will not be long queues of cars at its terminals when a new eu travel system starts in october. brits heading to and from europe will need to register fingerprints and a photo at the border, which has prompted warnings of delays. military celebrations have taken place in london and around the uk to mark the first anniversary of the coronation of king charles and queen camilla. gun salutes were heard across london, with 41 volleys fired at noon by the...
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predicted passenger numbers were never reached, but eurotunnel became profitable. more recently, new challenges — the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. what's next? well, the boss here wants more trains running. that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. three new companies have said that they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident that within the ten next years there will be a doubling of the direct connection between london and europe. before then, change is on the way for people crossing the channel. eurotunnel is building an area to cope with the eu's new border system, starting this october. we were the first to film the machine that passengers will use at calais and folkestone to register fingerprints and a photo instead of having their passport stamped. the crossing time will be extended by five to maximum seven minutes for each customer, and as we have extended the number of lanes, there will be no
predicted passenger numbers were never reached, but eurotunnel became profitable. more recently, new challenges — the pandemic and brexit meant putting millions into new systems to deal with additional customs rules. what's next? well, the boss here wants more trains running. that could include for the first time rivals to eurostar running passenger services. three new companies have said that they want to launch new services within the five next years in the tunnel. we are very confident...
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but if you think about our ports, people who are used to just being able to drive onto a eurostar and eurotunnel train or onto a ferry, now every single person is going to have to get out of the car. it's going to have to make sure they've had their fingerprints and eyes done. now that is going to involve huge queues , i think. involve huge queues, i think. and we've already got a house of lords report coming out this week , which is saying exactly week, which is saying exactly that we haven't yet addressed what's going to happen when this system finally gets put in what's going to happen when this system finally geenhance ,77 is it supposed to enhance security ? security? >> yes. and it's something very similar to what we're actually going to be doing here in the uk as well. our systems again will it's enhancing security. it's making sure that only people that we want in the country can actually access the country. >> and we know it won't work like that at all. it will control all of us. lisa, that'll be always great to see you. yeah. it's not going to do anything about illegal immigration. >>
but if you think about our ports, people who are used to just being able to drive onto a eurostar and eurotunnel train or onto a ferry, now every single person is going to have to get out of the car. it's going to have to make sure they've had their fingerprints and eyes done. now that is going to involve huge queues , i think. involve huge queues, i think. and we've already got a house of lords report coming out this week , which is saying exactly week, which is saying exactly that we haven't...
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process will cause delays for holidaymakers at the port of dover, eurostar�*s st pancras terminal and eurotunnel in folkestone, where french border police check passports as people leave the uk. a teenage boy arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on a beach in bournemouth has been released without charge. the 34—year—old victim, named locally as amie gray, died at the scene on friday night. 0ur correspondent duncan kennedy has more. the death of the 34—year—old woman has been traumatic for some people — including this group, who gathered on bournemouth beach. the woman has been named locally as amie gray. she was 3a and from poole. friends from the football team she coached said they were utterly devastated by her death. the incident has literally divided the beach here in two — from one side where thousands of people have been enjoying the sun, to the other side, deserted and sealed off by police as they investigate what happened on friday night. officers have been working along the beach in their efforts to gather evidence in what dorset police have described as a very sad i
process will cause delays for holidaymakers at the port of dover, eurostar�*s st pancras terminal and eurotunnel in folkestone, where french border police check passports as people leave the uk. a teenage boy arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on a beach in bournemouth has been released without charge. the 34—year—old victim, named locally as amie gray, died at the scene on friday night. 0ur correspondent duncan kennedy has more. the death of the 34—year—old woman has been...
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eurotunnel is putting £70 million towards new lanes for cars, and machines like this to take people's details. at eurostar�*s london st pancras terminal, space is tight. to try to avoid long queues, it will install 49 new ees kiosks. it's expanding into other areas of the station, like this, to fit in them in. behind me, you have where our passengers arrive normally for check—in today. and unfortunately, ees brings an additional step, where we have kiosks, and those kiosks will be positioned just around the corner. also a huge amount of people there to guide our passengers. eurostar insists its preparations will mean people don't need to turn up any earlier before a train. for the first six months, the eu is expected to allow ees checks to be reduced if queues get really bad. still, travel businesses have nerves about what's on the horizon. katy austin, bbc news. a teenage boy arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on a beach has been released without charge. the 34—year—old victim named as amy gray died at the scene on friday. allah correspond at has more. the death of
eurotunnel is putting £70 million towards new lanes for cars, and machines like this to take people's details. at eurostar�*s london st pancras terminal, space is tight. to try to avoid long queues, it will install 49 new ees kiosks. it's expanding into other areas of the station, like this, to fit in them in. behind me, you have where our passengers arrive normally for check—in today. and unfortunately, ees brings an additional step, where we have kiosks, and those kiosks will be...