Fareham Tunnel (Fareham)

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During construction numerous problems with flooding and subsidence were encountered, and only with much use of bulkhead walls and props could the tunnel be driven through the hills. Once the line opened, problems continued with water damage and flooding. In the late 19th century the central part of the tunnel collapsed. The collapsed section was dug out, braced, turned into a cutting and re-opened in 1903 (a bypass line being used in the interim). To this day there are actually two Fareham tunnels, separated by a short open-air section in a deep cutting. -Adapted from Wikipedia.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastleigh_to_Fareham_Line#Engineering_works
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Coordinates:   50°51'56"N   1°12'1"W
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