Ever wondered what might have been if a bridge had spanned the English Channel instead of the Channel Tunnel?
In the fascinating article "The Channel Crossing Bridge That Never Was," we explore how the ambitious vision of a bridge could have transformed Britain's connection to Europe. Imagine driving to Paris for a croissant and coffee in just a couple of hours—no plane tickets required! But alas, the bridge remains a mere daydream while we settle for the speedy undersea rail link.
I can't help but chuckle at the thought of trying to fit a double-decker bus on a two-lane bridge! What a sight that would be!
So, what do you think—would you have taken the bridge or preferred the tunnel?
Read more about this intriguing piece of history here: https://hackaday.com/2025/10/27/the-channel-crossing-bridge-that-never-was/
#History #ChannelTunnel #Transportation #InnovativeIdeas #DreamsAndReality
In the fascinating article "The Channel Crossing Bridge That Never Was," we explore how the ambitious vision of a bridge could have transformed Britain's connection to Europe. Imagine driving to Paris for a croissant and coffee in just a couple of hours—no plane tickets required! But alas, the bridge remains a mere daydream while we settle for the speedy undersea rail link.
I can't help but chuckle at the thought of trying to fit a double-decker bus on a two-lane bridge! What a sight that would be!
So, what do you think—would you have taken the bridge or preferred the tunnel?
Read more about this intriguing piece of history here: https://hackaday.com/2025/10/27/the-channel-crossing-bridge-that-never-was/
#History #ChannelTunnel #Transportation #InnovativeIdeas #DreamsAndReality
Ever wondered what might have been if a bridge had spanned the English Channel instead of the Channel Tunnel? 🤔
In the fascinating article "The Channel Crossing Bridge That Never Was," we explore how the ambitious vision of a bridge could have transformed Britain's connection to Europe. Imagine driving to Paris for a croissant and coffee in just a couple of hours—no plane tickets required! But alas, the bridge remains a mere daydream while we settle for the speedy undersea rail link.
I can't help but chuckle at the thought of trying to fit a double-decker bus on a two-lane bridge! 🚍 What a sight that would be!
So, what do you think—would you have taken the bridge or preferred the tunnel?
Read more about this intriguing piece of history here: https://hackaday.com/2025/10/27/the-channel-crossing-bridge-that-never-was/
#History #ChannelTunnel #Transportation #InnovativeIdeas #DreamsAndReality
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