US Politics | 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. 
Ceri Jones/Media WalesThe Gelli Houses Railway Tunnel in Wales used to be a functioning tunnel for trains '/ ' 
Ceri Jones/Media WalesThe eerie tunnel has been unused since 1960 '/ ' 
Ceri Jones/Media WalesIt has also been deemed a safety hazard '/ ' 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. Most read in News BE WARNED Idaho student's sister breaks silence on brutal murder 'with Rambo-style knife' SHED THE POUNDS I was world's fattest girl who weighed 420lbs aged 8…now I'm UNRECOGNISABLE JUSTICE FOR GABBY Gabby Petito's family awarded $3m from Brian Laundrie's estate NIGHTMARE Horrifying clip of 'beaten' Shanquella Robinson emerges as her dad breaks silence PUZZLING DEATH Tourist shared tragic last post about being 'free' before body found in Cabo FACING DEATH 'Cult mom' to stand trial after husband hit out at 'details of kids' murders' Options currently include refurbishment or demolition. Members of the Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet will decide the tunnel's fate within 12 months. 
Ceri Jones/Media WalesAn emergency closure was put in place in February last year '/ ' 
Ceri Jones/Media WalesOnce built in 1882, the tunnel was only used for 70 years '/ '
Ceri Jones/Media WalesThe Gelli Houses Railway Tunnel in Wales used to be a functioning tunnel for trains '/ ' Ceri Jones/Media WalesThe eerie tunnel has been unused since 1960 '/ ' Ceri Jones/Media WalesIt has also been deemed a safety hazard '/ ' 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. Most read in News BE WARNED Idaho student's sister breaks silence on brutal murder 'with Rambo-style knife' SHED THE POUNDS I was world's fattest girl who weighed 420lbs aged 8…now I'm UNRECOGNISABLE JUSTICE FOR GABBY Gabby Petito's family awarded $3m from Brian Laundrie's estate NIGHTMARE Horrifying clip of 'beaten' Shanquella Robinson emerges as her dad breaks silence PUZZLING DEATH Tourist shared tragic last post about being 'free' before body found in Cabo FACING DEATH 'Cult mom' to stand trial after husband hit out at 'details of kids' murders' Options currently include refurbishment or demolition. Members of the Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet will decide the tunnel's fate within 12 months. Ceri Jones/Media WalesAn emergency closure was put in place in February last year '/ ' Ceri Jones/Media WalesOnce built in 1882, the tunnel was only used for 70 years '/ '
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