Inside spooky abandoned tunnel untouched for decades – and it’s hiding a bizarre feature

A SPOOKY abandoned tunnel has been left untouched for decades – and it’s hiding a bizarre feature.

The old railway tunnel in Cymmer, Wales hasn’t been used since 1960.

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The Gelli Houses Railway Tunnel in Wales used to be a functioning tunnel for trains[/caption]

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The eerie tunnel has been unused since 1960[/caption]

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It has also been deemed a safety hazard[/caption]

What was once a functioning railway tunnel now barely stands strong and has an eerie sense to it.

Sections of the tunnel have even collapsed since being out of action.

Recently deemed as a safety hazard, future public access has been denied.

An emergency closure was put in place in February last year which saw small metal gates placed at both ends.

Built in 1882, the first train didn’t pass through until 1890 – and it was only used for 70 years.

Buried under grass and overgrown plants, the horseshoe-shaped tunnel means you cannot see from one end to the other.

However, if you stood in the middle, the angle of the bend lets you see light from both entrance and exit.

Despite being a heritage feature in the area, the tunnel isn’t listed and conversations of new plans for the site have already started taking place.

Options currently include refurbishment or demolition.

Members of the Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet will decide the tunnel’s fate within 12 months.

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An emergency closure was put in place in February last year[/caption]

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Once built in 1882, the tunnel was only used for 70 years[/caption]