HISTORY AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC BETWEEN THE UK AND FRANCE

In this thesis we will describe into detail the idea of building a tunnel under the sea which would connect the United Kingdom and France. Furthermore, we will discuss the designing, construction and the beginning of the tunnel`s usage. Apart from the construction part of works, a special emphasis will be given to the tunnel`s infrastructure. Moreover, this thesis will provide descriptions of terminals that are on both sides of the tunnel in France and Britain. We will outline the functioning and future development of the Eurostar company that manages the tunnel. As conclusion, we will discuss the decision of the British people to leave the EU and its consequence on the development and usage of the tunnel.In this thesis we will describe into detail the idea of building a tunnel under the sea which would connect the United Kingdom and France. Furthermore, we will discuss the designing, construction and the beginning of the tunnel`s usage. Apart from the construction part of works, a special emphasis will be given to the tunnel`s infrastructure. Moreover, this thesis will provide descriptions of terminals that are on both sides of the tunnel in France and Britain. We will outline the functioning and future development of the Eurostar company that manages the tunnel. As conclusion, we will discuss the decision of the British people to leave the EU and its consequence on the development and usage of the tunnel