Rail pipe 'to bring' water to the South: ^2.6billion plan to build alongside HS2

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[woody]

United Utilities has drawn up ambitious plans to lay a ^2.6 billion water pipe alongside the proposed HS2^▸ (The next High Speed line(s)) high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham and beyond to bring water from the North to the parched South.

Britain^s biggest stock market-listed water company said that it would shortly present its plans to the Government.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2106547/Rail-pipe-bring-water-South--2-6billion-plan-build-alongside-HS2-route.html

[devon_metro]

Could probably buy quite a few hose lines and link them together for that money 

[Electric train]

As if burst water mains effecting roads is not enough ........ can just see the travel news in 2130 ......... trains between London and the outer suburbs of Solihul subject to delays due to a burst water main  

[JayMac]

Under investment in the north's rail transport and now London wants to nick their water. 

Seriously though, if there is spare capacity (hectolitreage?) in the north then it may make sense to pipe some south, if the cost of doing so is justified.

[ellendune]

If you are looking for spare resources then look to the North East (Kielder) rather than the North West (Lake District).

[Btline]

Can't see this helping. The South Midlands/North Home Countires are also in a drought. Needs at least phase 2.

[BerkshireBugsy]

@BNM like the change in signature - havent heard that song in years!

[ellendune]

Thinking about the size of pipe they propose. That would do alot of damage if it burst.  Look at how much a 12" main caused on the Brighton line last year!

[Trowres]

Thinking about the size of pipe they propose. That would do alot of damage if it burst.  Look at how much a 12" main caused on the Brighton line last year!

Idea...put HS2^▸ (The next High Speed line(s)) in the pipe, out of sight and use the HS2 trackbed for the water, which can double as civilised transport (canal).