what is the chunnel
Chunnel is short for channel tunnel. Officially opened in 1994, the channel tunnel is the 31 mile underground train tunnel that runs beneath the English channel, connecting France and England.There are two companies offering different train services running through the tunnel: Eurostar and Eurotunnel.fficially opened in 1994, the channel tunnel is the 31 mile underground train tunnel that runs beneath the English channel, connecting France and England.