Tunnel transformation: Shetland to approve undersea plan to replace ferries

BBC UK Monday 29 June 2026, 22:02 UTC 1 min read

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A feasibility study for Shetland Islands council proposes replacing ageing ferries with tunnels from Shetland's main island.

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