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Lower Thames Crossing
Representation by Mbeko Sihwa
- Date submitted
- 17 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The crossing should be both a road and rail tunnel. There is no direct railway route between Essex and Kent. That would integrate the transport system and ease congestion on the Dartford tunnel. The funding for such a link might come from government money, Road tolls and rail operator funds. The current crossing doesn’t seem to me to adequately take into account rising sea levels and whether a flood barrier or new flood fences should be erected. It might be sensible to consider createva new tidal plant to provide power for an electric rail service through the rail tunnel.