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High-speed trains connecting the UK to Europe go underwater

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Passengers casually sip coffee while rocketing through a concrete tube buried beneath miles of dark water. It is an engineering marvel that is best enjoyed by actively trying not to think about the immense aquatic pressure directly above your head.

High-speed trains connecting the UK to Europe go underwater
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