Oakamoor tunnel

South entrance to Oakamoor Tunnel close to Oakamoor Station

Oakamoor Tunnel was a 497yd tunnel located north of Oakamoor railway station on the former Uttoxeter to North Rode section of the North Staffordshire Railway.

The tunnel opened in 1849 when the line was opened. The tunnel was closed in 1964 with the closure of passenger and freight service between Uttoxeter and Oakamoor Sand Sidings (north of the tunnel).

The tunnel is complete and there is a possible re-open with Moorland and City Railway purchase of various former railway line with in the area.

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