Northern Ireland
County | Tunnel | Type | Length (Metres) |
Length (Imperial) |
Construction method / Notes | Date of opening |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antrim | Castlerock | Rail | 611 | 668 yd | Brick | 1845 - 1853 |
Antrim | Downhill | Rail | 281 | 307 yd | 1845 - 1846 |
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