Plans advance for 14-mile Manchester to Sheffield underground tunnel

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 22:56 · Archive

Plans for a 14-mile underground tunnel between Manchester and Sheffield with road and rail links are being developed.

An organisation co-founded by Michael Dnes is pursuing plans to build a dual carriageway and railway line through a 14-mile underground tunnel between Manchester and Sheffield, inspired by similar Norwegian engineering projects. The tunnel is estimated to reduce journey times between the cities by 30 minutes and divert traffic from the National Park.

How it is being reported

• TAMESIDE: What’s next for the tunnel idea between Manchester and SheffieldManchester World · 23 Sept, 09:28
• Steps to make Manchester to Sheffield's 14-mile underground tunnel a reality laid out as MP highlights 'priority'Manchester Evening News · 22 Sept, 07:54

In this story: Manchester · Sheffield · Michael Dnes · Norway

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