Liverpool Overhead Railway Southern Extension Tunnel
Liverpool Overhead Railway Southern Extension Tunnel, Grade II listed railway tunnel in Liverpool, England.
The Liverpool Overhead Railway Southern Extension Tunnel extends half a mile from Herculaneum Dock to Dingle station beneath residential neighborhoods of Liverpool.
Engineers Charles Douglas Fox and J.H. Greathead constructed this tunnel in 1896 as part of the Liverpool Overhead Railway system, which operated until 1956.
The tunnel represents a remarkable example of Victorian engineering, featuring distinctive architectural elements including an inscription reading 'LOR Southern Extension' above its entrance.
The tunnel structure measures 25 feet in width and 19 feet in height, with an additional section expanding to 52 feet wide at Dingle station.
A fire incident in 1901 within the tunnel led to multiple casualties and prompted the closure of Dingle station until 1903.
Location: Liverpool
Inception: 1896
GPS coordinates: 53.38027,-2.97041
Latest update: September 24, 2025 10:23
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