Wasn't there once a subway at Bolton?

[SodTheDrummer]

My dad seems to think so,but I assume if so, it was filled in when they knocked down Trinity Street station and built the current "architectural masterpiece" in the 80's. I can see what appear to be vents in the platform edges still, but I was only about 10-12 at the time, we'd moved from the area and due to the fact I struggle to recall what I did last week, it's all long gone...

 

[MidnightFlyer]

I have been told and seen it confirmed many times that in the past that one existed: you can see remnants of it on the far wall if you look across from the end of the canopy on platform 4 towards platforms 1-3. I don't think any other trace remains in situ though. I too would also presume it went with the old building.

 

[reg]

If you look at the drawings submitted by Network Rail to BMBC planning(ref 96761/16) the subway is quite clearly marked.The application relates to alterations to the station canopy.

 

[SodTheDrummer]

If you look at the drawings submitted by Network Rail to BMBC planning(ref 96761/16) the subway is quite clearly marked.The application relates to alterations to the station canopy.

I knew I'd seen something about it somewhere! Thanks for that Reg!

That would suggest that it's still there and just capped off though rather than filled in completely?

 

[Trackman]

It's still there and I've seen inside it. It was a parcel/PO subway between platforms/warehouse/old station. the platform link is definitely not filled in, don't know where it's capped elsewhere though.

 

[Elecman]

It's not filled in as the power cables run through it

 

[Geeves]

If you follow the link you can see the vents behind the points on platform 3. Ive always wondered if you could get down there. I suppose there are man holes somewhere.

http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/94/2679448_83a8ce26.jpg

 

[Trackman]

If you follow the link you can see the vents behind the points on platform 3. Ive always wondered if you could get down there. I suppose there are man holes somewhere.

http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/94/2679448_83a8ce26.jpg

There is a manhole on platform 4

 

[Crossover]

Sounds kind of similar to the Dewsbury situation

 

[AndrewE]

And the country end of Liverpool Lime St, believe it or not. Cut into the bedrock even deeper than the tracks. Not very big though (too small for an old post office trolley If I remember it right.)