Eurotunnel said it was managing to clear the backlog of cars and lorries waiting to use its Channel Tunnel car service.

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The recent and upcoming changes are partly in anticipation of competition from Deutsche Bahn for train service through the Channel Tunnel, which Eurostar has monopolized until now.

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It will include a Swiss-style 55km tunnel, with a piggyback service for lorries.

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The map displays data about many USDA grants, loans and programs that support local and regional food systems during 2009-2011, including Farm Service Agency, Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and Seasonal High Tunnel initiative data.

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He said that the first quarter of 2008 would confirm the company's progress, thanks to a boost in road traffic through the tunnel and "outstanding" growth from the Eurostar passenger rail service.

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That tunnel also carries trains for NJ Transit, which means more commuter service can be restored.

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High Speed One, the operator of the high rail speed link from St Pancras in London to the Channel Tunnel, also confirmed it would be pleased to see rivals use the service - and as importantly, that there was the space for them.

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Customers on Heathrow Express can use a Wi-Fi HotSpot service with a broadband connection of 2 Mbps throughout their entire journey -- even through a six-kilometer tunnel, helping travelers check their emails, view flight information or keep up-to-date with the latest news.

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