The Channel Tunnel opened on May 6, 1994. the first freight trains rolled on June 1, 1994 and then on November 14 the first passenger trains went into service.
Next month the high-speed rail link will celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The piece below is from The Guardian. A great read.
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