The Channel Tunnel, sometimes known as the 'Chunnel,' is an undersea tunnel connecting southern England and northern France. The tunnel is operated by Getlink and facilitates Le Shuttle, a railway service between Folkestone and Calais that carries passengers in a variety of vehicles. Operational since May 1994 after six years of construction, it holds the distinction of being the world's longest undersea tunnel. Discover the fascinating story behind the construction of this engineering marvel in this video.