The Channel Tunnel Rail Link is Britain's first dedicated high-speed railway line and its first major railway-building project in more than a century. Running from London's newly refurbished St Pancras International to the mouth of the Channel Tunnel, the link will decrease journey times to Paris and beyond, as well as to commuter towns in the south-east of England. The project is also being credited with significant regeneration in the areas around the new stations and terminus. Well-known architecture and design commentator Stephen Bayley tells the story of the building of the link and its sensitive insertion into the rural and urban landscape, from the spectacular renaissance of St Pancras to the unearthing of significant archaeological remains along the route, and from the creation of bridges, viaducts and tunnels to the planting of wild-flower meadows. Lively and entertaining, this is a fascinating record of a ground breaking project.

About the Author
Stephen Bayley is the architecture and design correspondent for The Observer newspaper and co-founder of the Design Museum, London.

Reviews
A truly magnificent volume, with lavish illustrations and a perceptive text - The appeal of this wonderful book is its attention to detail - HIDDEN EUROPE



Book Information
ISBN 9781858943985
Author Stephen Bayley
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Merrell Publishers Ltd
Publisher Merrell Publishers Ltd