Table 5.

Capital expenditure (capex) for geothermal activation of tunnel lining for Manchester and Crewe tunnels

TunnelTunnel dimensionsRunning tunnel length for thermal activation: kmCapex per km: £ millionTotal capex: £ million
ManchesterTwo tunnels (dia. 7.6 m, length 12.8 km) and four ventilation shafts10 (+131 m for ventilation shafts)1.3713.7
CreweTwo tunnels (dia. 8.8 m, length 6.8 km) and two ventilation shafts6 (+66 m for ventilation shafts)1.478.9
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