Morley Tunnel
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Morley Tunnel is a railway tunnel in West Yorkshire, England, situated between Morley and Batley railway stations on the Huddersfield line. From its northern end (53.7490°N 1.5927°W / 53.7490; -1.5927), it extends 3,369 yards (3,081 m), passing beneath Morley town centre, to its southern end (53.7260°N 1.6192°W / 53.7260; -1.6192).
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Line | Huddersfield line |
Location | West Yorkshire |
Coordinates | 53.7397°N 1.6033°W / 53.7397; -1.6033 |
OS grid reference | SE 26261 27108 |
System | National Rail |
Start | Morley station |
End | Upper Batley |
Operation | |
Constructed | 1845–1848 |
Owner | Network Rail |
Operator | |
Traffic | Train |
Character | Passenger |
Technical | |
Design engineer | Thomas Granger[1] |
Length | 3,369 yd (3,081 m) |
No. of tracks | Double track |
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
Tunnel clearance | 26 ft (7.9 m) |
Width | 26 ft (7.9 m) |
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