Originally opened in 1850, the Clifton Hall Tunnel was heavily used by freight trains to and from Clifton Hall Colliery and other neighboring collieries. Construction had been complicated by the unstable ground, which had already been subject to mining.
The Clifton Hall Tunnel, initially opened in 1850, played a significant role in transporting goods via freight trains to and from Clifton Hall Colliery and neighboring mines. However, its construction was hindered by the challenging terrain, which had previously been affected by mining activities.