Morley Tunnel
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), it extends 3,369 yards (3,081 m), passing beneath Morley town centre, to its southern end (53.7260°N 1.6192°W).
Northern portal at Morley railway station | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Line | Huddersfield line |
| Location | West Yorkshire |
| Coordinates | 53.7397°N 1.6033°W |
| 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 |
| 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) |
Morley Tunnel (West Yorkshire) | |
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