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3 unusual facts about Eastleigh to Fareham line


Eastleigh to Fareham line

It linked the original Southampton to London trunk route (at Eastleigh) to Fareham which was a developing market town, small port and had a rapidly developing brick and tile industry.

In the late 19th century the central part of the tunnel collapsed and the decision was made to build a double-track bypass line to the west through a cutting (to reduce the incline) on more stable ground, which rejoined the main line at Knowle Junction near Funtley.

The Eastleigh-Fareham Line is the railway line from Eastleigh to Fareham in the United Kingdom.



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