But true, I'm afraid
Doc does Germany with our lass
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Really?But true, I'm afraid
- Germany:
Germany's Federal waterway network includes about 7,350 kilometers (approximately 4,567 miles) of inland waterways. Approximately 75% of this network is made up of rivers, and 25% are canals.
- UK:
The UK has about 4,700 miles (7,600 km) of navigable canals and rivers, with 2,700 miles (4,345 km) forming a connected system. While Germany has a longer total length of waterways, the UK has a higher density of canals within its relatively smaller land area, making it the leader in canals per square mile.
You're not comparing eggs with eggs. You are quoting statistics and we all know about those......
I’m pretty sure that the U.K. navigation network was built to move freight around. Small parts of it are still in use for this. I’m sure more freight could be moved on the system, it would just take much longer. If the goods are not time critical it would get some trucks off the road.
I'm sure my mind will change the closer it gets. It had best as it's only 5 weeks away.
the difference in Germany is that 75% of their 7350km of waterways are on massive rivers, as in Doc's pictures on the Rhine & Main.
Waterways as transport routes
The main advantages of water-borne transport for both national economies and for the environment are its unrivalled low macroeconomic costs per tonne-kilometer and the additional function of waterways as an environment for living and recreation. The European Union (EU) pays great attention to...
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the problem is that much of the navigable network is for narrowboats that are not economically viable and the system is full of locks that impedes progress.
where a canal is designed for ships, such as the Manchester Ship canal, then yes, it is viable and I believe Port Salford has a significant amount of food imports arriving, such as bulk wine carriers from Australia etc with the wine bottled/bagged in Salford for onward distribution.
Good point, well made.the difference in Germany is that 75% of their 7350km of waterways are on massive rivers, as in Doc's pictures on the Rhine & Main.
Waterways as transport routes
The main advantages of water-borne transport for both national economies and for the environment are its unrivalled low macroeconomic costs per tonne-kilometer and the additional function of waterways as an environment for living and recreation. The European Union (EU) pays great attention to...
However...the difference in Germany is that 75% of their 7350km of waterways are on massive rivers, as in Doc's pictures on the Rhine & Main.
Waterways as transport routes
The main advantages of water-borne transport for both national economies and for the environment are its unrivalled low macroeconomic costs per tonne-kilometer and the additional function of waterways as an environment for living and recreation. The European Union (EU) pays great attention to...
Why the Rhine drying up spells trouble for Europe
Water levels are falling to dangerous territory, rising fears for the Continent’s trade....
He’s bobbing across the North Sea.
Whilst most probably fast asleep by now. Hard work going away on a holiday every couple of weeks.
I hope you dodge the thunder cloudbursts. 3 inches of standing water all along the A50 coming home after croquet.
We had one of those in St Omer, just now.
15 minutes of mayhem, aided by hurricane force winds. Like the end of the world, it was. I had to seek refuge, deep in the bar. Lucky to survive, I say.
You are indeed a credit to yourself.. .
You need a strong drink Sir......oh, hang on
Southern resilience. We, up North, have no idea.
