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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
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Neave Barker

Seeking to revive an ancient transport network in the UK

Seeking to revive an ancient transport network in the UK

The UK has thousands of kilometres of inland waterways - navigable rivers and canals - built to move goods in the 19th century.

For many years they have been neglected.

But as roads get busier, businesses and environmental groups are looking for new ways to revive a forgotten transport network.

 

Al Jazeera's Neave Barker reports from London.

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