Tyholt Tunnel
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (June 2008) |
 |
|
| The entrance to the tunnel seen from Lerkendal | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Line | Stavnebanen |
| Location | Trondheim, Norway |
| Coordinates | 63°25′33″N 10°25′48″E / 63.42583°N 10.43°ECoordinates: 63°25′33″N 10°25′48″E / 63.42583°N 10.43°E |
| System | Norwegian railway |
| Start | Lerkendal |
| End | Lademoen |
| Operation | |
| Owner | Jernbaneverket |
| Operator | CargoNet |
| Character | Freight |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi) |
| Track length | 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi) |
| No. of tracks | Single |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Electrified | No |
Tyholttunnelen is a 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi) long, single track railway tunnel in Trondheim, Norway on Stavnebanen. The tunnel was built by the German forces during World War II as a means to bypass Trondheim in case of a sabotage of the main line. This was a major concern since Trondheim Central Station was built on an artificial island and there are bridges both to the east and west of the station. The tunnel is not electrified and is currently not used for passenger service. The western opening is close to the Gløshaugen campus of The Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
 |
This Norwegian rail transport related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 |
This Norwegian tunnel-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
