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Eurotunnel plans drive-through border checks to prevent travel chaos
New airport-style passport and biometric controls will be trialled at Folkestone and Calais to prevent long queues for Eurotunnel travelers.
The European Commission has agreed to allow an eagle-eye camera system at the border between the UK and France. Travelers will be able to use drive-through terminals in Folkestone and Calais to complete passport, fingerprint, and facial imaging checks without leaving their vehicles. The two-year trial aims to prevent logistical nightmares and miles-long tailbacks by avoiding the need for passengers to park and enter terminal buildings for checks. Both sides have been equipped with 120 kiosks monitored by police to streamline the entry and exit system process.
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