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RAILWAY TUNNEL

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A tunnel running under a river or a hillside through which a railway line runs.

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Related Terms

Term Note
AIR SHAFT An artificial ventilation shaft.
TUNNEL An artificial underground channel. Use specific type where known.
VENTILATION SHAFT A shaft designed to allow for the adequate circulation of air through an underground structure.

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