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Today's anniversary...

On this day in 1832, 194 years ago, the first section of the Leicester & Swannington Railway was officially opened through Glenfield Tunnel, marked by a special train for the company's directors and 300 guests hauled by a locomotive named Comet.

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Portals of shorter tunnels

Portals of shorter tunnels

The Tiviot Dale route to the south of Manchester passed beneath Wellington Road and Stockport's famous viaduct in a 246-yard tunnel.

Between Millers Dale Station and junction, the main line across the Peaks passed through some remarkable limestone scenery and the 120-yard Rusher Cutting Tunnel.

Hayne Tunnel still loiters in the trees which have taken over the trackbed of the old Hythe & Sandgate Railway, closed in 1951. Photo: Brian Halford

In December 1964, a few months after closure, Downton Tunnel looks forlornly out into its deep, northern approach cutting. Photo: Dave Bevis

The two single bore tunnels at Clydach, built 15 years apart, which succumbed to economic frugality in 1958. Photo: Sparhawk

One of two tunnels bored through the cliffs near Mountain Stage, on the former Farranfore-Valentia Harbour line in County Kerry.

Operational from 1833-1870s on the Coleorton Tramway, Newbold Tunnel was reopened to serve Lount Colliery, and did so until 1968. Photo: PigDog

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The Tiviot Dale route to the south of Manchester passed beneath Wellington Road and Stockport's famous viaduct in a 246-yard tunnel.

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June 2012

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