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    An underwater tunnel from Holyhead to Ireland has been called for by a leading Welsh transport think tank.

    The tunnel, which would run for 75 miles underwater, would cost an estimated €19bn and would be similar to the Channel Tunnel.

    A Channel Tunnel-like route would connect Holyhead, Anglesey – a major Irish Sea port serving Ireland – and Dublin, and could be completed by the end of the century.

    The plans would carry an approximate £15 billion price tag, similar to the HS2 line between Birmingham and London, which is expected to cost between £15.8billion and £17.4 billion.

    The call follows similar suggestions set out by the Irish government, which has demanded better infrastructure to link Ireland to the UK and mainland Europe.

    But the Taoiseach's office in Dublin said an underwater tunnel would be unrealistic due to costs, but academics are hopeful that the plan could become reality, BBC News reported.

    A range of ambitious infrastructure developments are laid out in the 'Vision 20:35' Cymru Wales report by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), including electrified railways which could cut journeys from London to Cardiff to an hour, as well as metro networks, and innovative transport technology which would spread throughout Wales over the next two decades.

    These improvements would then be followed by discussions on the underwater tunnel, the document advises.

    Professor Stuart Cole, of the Transport Research Centre at the University of South Wales, told BBC News that he believes the tunnel is a good suggestion, and the costs would not be an issue.

    “We're talking about something like £15bn,” he said. “Something like the cost of HS2 between London and Birmingham.

    "So we're not talking about a massive amount of money in the world of governments.

    "Also much of this money would come from the European Commission," he added.

    Dr Andrew Potter, Chair of CILT Cymru Wales, said: “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."
    (Irish Independent 12/11/2014 )

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    Originally posted by bojangles View Post
    An underwater tunnel from Holyhead to Ireland has been called for by a leading Welsh transport think tank.

    The tunnel, which would run for 75 miles underwater, would cost an estimated €19bn and would be similar to the Channel Tunnel.

    A Channel Tunnel-like route would connect Holyhead, Anglesey – a major Irish Sea port serving Ireland – and Dublin, and could be completed by the end of the century.

    The plans would carry an approximate £15 billion price tag, similar to the HS2 line between Birmingham and London, which is expected to cost between £15.8billion and £17.4 billion.

    The call follows similar suggestions set out by the Irish government, which has demanded better infrastructure to link Ireland to the UK and mainland Europe.

    But the Taoiseach's office in Dublin said an underwater tunnel would be unrealistic due to costs, but academics are hopeful that the plan could become reality, BBC News reported.

    A range of ambitious infrastructure developments are laid out in the 'Vision 20:35' Cymru Wales report by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), including electrified railways which could cut journeys from London to Cardiff to an hour, as well as metro networks, and innovative transport technology which would spread throughout Wales over the next two decades.

    These improvements would then be followed by discussions on the underwater tunnel, the document advises.

    Professor Stuart Cole, of the Transport Research Centre at the University of South Wales, told BBC News that he believes the tunnel is a good suggestion, and the costs would not be an issue.

    “We're talking about something like £15bn,” he said. “Something like the cost of HS2 between London and Birmingham.

    "So we're not talking about a massive amount of money in the world of governments.

    "Also much of this money would come from the European Commission," he added.

    Dr Andrew Potter, Chair of CILT Cymru Wales, said: “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."
    (Irish Independent 12/11/2014 )
    Bojangles;It sounds really great,but I can never visualize it happening.Why would they spend all that money to link up with a small island with a total of 6 million people.What would the economic benefit be to investers?,and how long would it take for them to recoup their money let alone realise a profit.Also,I think Ireland is in enough debt to the EU & IMF etc,without jumping in even deeper.In any event,the burden of repayment would always fall on joe six pack.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Ed O'Gorman View Post
      Bojangles;It sounds really great,but I can never visualize it happening.Why would they spend all that money to link up with a small island with a total of 6 million people.What would the economic benefit be to investers?,and how long would it take for them to recoup their money let alone realise a profit.Also,I think Ireland is in enough debt to the EU & IMF etc,without jumping in even deeper.In any event,the burden of repayment would always fall on joe six pack.
      Still , you never know Ed , Ireland is the only EU country that hasn't got a road or rail link to the rest of the EU ( UK has the tunnel ) The EU might subsidise it as a reward for us being such good boys and girls what with the bail out being paid back and all .

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      • #4
        Only 15 billion ? , sure we blew that on a few acres of land during the boom .

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        • #5
          Links between Countries for business is in my opinion a great idea.....

          24 hours a day access has to be a good thing for the future.....

          Though i think that 15 billion is a low estimate......i believe the cost would be worth the benifits...
          Here Rex!!!...Here Rex!!!.....Wuff!!!....... Wuff!!!

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          • #6
            Our young people will be able to emigrate much easier with the new tunnel.
            If there are are any of them left by the time it's completed.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Hagar View Post
              Our young people will be able to emigrate much easier with the new tunnel.
              If there are are any of them left by the time it's completed.
              Time for birth control.......?
              Here Rex!!!...Here Rex!!!.....Wuff!!!....... Wuff!!!

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