SIHG Talk: "The Channel Tunnel - History, Design, Build and Communications System" by Bob Hart (Leatherhead)
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Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 03:00
9C8G+5J, Chobham, Chertsey GU24 8TU, United Kingdom
Time
03:00
Price guide
Not listed — worth a quick ask
About this event
This talk will narrate the history of the Channel Tunnel through the 18th & 19th centuries, featuring the proposals that were put forward over this period, up to the final decision to build a tunnel. It will describe the main design features of the tunnel, the problems and issues encountered, the build process of the tunnels and cross passages, the ventilation and cooling systems and the dynamics of running a fast train through a narrow tunnel.
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