The tunnel which opened in 1865 is 252 yards long, and cut into the Sandstone & Bedrock underneath Stockport
In September 1980, during construction of the adjacent M63 (now M60), contractors caused damage to the tunnel. The line was closed temporarily but never reopened. It was officially closed in 1984 and the track was lifted in 1986.
The tunnel which part of runs below the Dodge hill deep shelters is now largely infilled except for a 75-yard central section in which a series of supporting girders has been installed which were fitted to prevent the Church and School from subsidence.
In September 1980, during construction of the adjacent M63 (now M60), contractors caused damage to the tunnel. The line was closed temporarily but never reopened. It was officially closed in 1984 and the track was lifted in 1986.
The tunnel which part of runs below the Dodge hill deep shelters is now largely infilled except for a 75-yard central section in which a series of supporting girders has been installed which were fitted to prevent the Church and School from subsidence.
