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Channel Tunnel Rail Link

Eurostar train arriving at platform 5 - St Pancras International Station

Eurostar train arriving at platform 5 – St Pancras International Station

Barlow Shed, St Pancras International Station

Barlow Shed, St Pancras International Station

The Channel Tunnel Rail Link: Introduction

An introduction to the project to construct a high speed rail line from the Channel Tunnel to the centre of London.

Published:: 31 January 2006
Last update:: 12 July 2007

The need for a Channel Tunnel Rail Link

How the need for a rail link developed following the opening of the Channel Tunnel.

Published:: 31 January 2006
Last update:: 12 July 2007

Background information on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link

Information on the funding and management of the construction, the benefits of Public Private Partnerships for the CTRL project and at the selection of a private sector promoter.

Published:: 31 January 2006
Last update:: 12 July 2007

Chronology of the Channel Tunnel Link

Timeline of key events leading up to the decision to construct the CTRL through to the ultimate milestone opening of Section 2.

Published:: 31 January 2006
Last update:: 12 July 2007

Progress on the construction of the CTRL

Information on the construction of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, including ‘The Box’ at Stratford.

Published:: 31 January 2006
Last update:: 12 July 2007

Environment and heritage regarding the Channel Tunnel Rail Link

The CTRL Act has helped to ensure that care has been taken to preserve the natural and historical heritage of the CTRL’s route.

Published:: 31 January 2006
Last update:: 12 July 2007

The regeneration benefits of the CTRL

The development of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link releases potential for regeneration along its route, in particular the areas around the international stations at St Pancras, Stratford, Ebbsfleet and Ashford.