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Transport think tank proposes underwater tunnel between UK and Ireland
TIN news: A Welsh transport think tank has recommended an underwater tunnel running from Holyhead, UK, to Dublin, Ireland.
Published by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Cymru Wales, the recent 'A Vision for Wales' report has called for such next-generation transport improvements, including electrified railways, metro style systems and innovative transport technology, BBC reported.
The researchers expect that the tunnel would cost £15bn and can be completed by the end of this century.
"As an essential part of the economy, it is hoped Vision 2035 provides a long-term view of transport in Wales."
According to the report, it is believed that the Welsh Government will take decisions on infrastructural changes by 2035.
CILT Cymru Wales chair Dr Andrew Potter was quoted by the BBC as saying: "As an essential part of the economy, it is hoped Vision 2035 provides a long-term view of transport in Wales.
"By thinking now about the opportunities and challenges ahead, better solutions can be found that make a real difference to passengers and businesses alike."
Meanwhile, University of South Wales Transport Research Centre professor Stuart Cole was quoted as saying: "We're talking about something like £15bn. Something like the cost of HS2 between London and Birmingham."
"Also much of this money would come from the European Commission."
The report has also argued that this would be a major engineering and investment project of European significance.
Published by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Cymru Wales, the recent 'A Vision for Wales' report has called for such next-generation transport improvements, including electrified railways, metro style systems and innovative transport technology, BBC reported.
The researchers expect that the tunnel would cost £15bn and can be completed by the end of this century.
"As an essential part of the economy, it is hoped Vision 2035 provides a long-term view of transport in Wales."
According to the report, it is believed that the Welsh Government will take decisions on infrastructural changes by 2035.
CILT Cymru Wales chair Dr Andrew Potter was quoted by the BBC as saying: "As an essential part of the economy, it is hoped Vision 2035 provides a long-term view of transport in Wales.
"By thinking now about the opportunities and challenges ahead, better solutions can be found that make a real difference to passengers and businesses alike."
Meanwhile, University of South Wales Transport Research Centre professor Stuart Cole was quoted as saying: "We're talking about something like £15bn. Something like the cost of HS2 between London and Birmingham."
"Also much of this money would come from the European Commission."
The report has also argued that this would be a major engineering and investment project of European significance.