180 years of history: One of the worlds oldest railway tunnels gets a facelift [Railway Technology]





Date: 11/11/2021

The 180-year-old Summit Tunnel connecting Rochdale and Hebden Bridge has received a facelift to provide a safer, more reliable service.


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Passengers travelling between Rochdale and Hebden Bridge are being reminded about changes to journeys during essential upgrade work inside one of the world’s oldest railway tunnels. Network Rail is replacing track through the 180-year-old Summit Tunnel on the Calder Valley line for nine days from next Saturday 23 October as part of a £2m Great North Rail Project investment.
Location: Summit Tunnel (Littleborough)
Company: Manchester and Leeds Railway
/10/2021 Network Rail


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