Severn crossing

The Severn Tunnel, carrying mainline trains under the Severn along the South Wales Main Line has been followed in its original route by the Second Severn Crossing. From 1879 until its collapse in 1960 the Severn Railway Bridge also carried trains across the Severn from Sharpness to Lydney. ==Future==

Severn Barrage proposal A proposed Severn Barrage could constitute a third crossing. The Severn Tidal Power Feasibility Study noted that "some commentators have suggested that a barrage across the Severn estuary should carry a new road or rail link." The report concluded that additional crossings would be unnecessary. A 2022 proposal also did not include any new road or rail link. 2018 Third Severn Crossing proposal The county of Gloucestershire's 2050 Vision was launched in 2018, and contains a proposal for a third Severn Crossing between Lydney and Sharpness. This would replicate the former Severn Bridge Railway. ==See also==