Cumbrian Coast Line | |||
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Overview | |||
Status | Operational | ||
Owner | Network Rail | ||
Locale | Cumbria | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 26 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Heavy rail | ||
System | National Rail | ||
Operator(s) | Northern Trains | ||
Rolling stock | |||
History | |||
Opened | 1844 | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 85.5 mi (137.6 km) | ||
Number of tracks | 2 (three sections of single track) | ||
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) | ||
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Cumbrian Coast line |
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The Cumbrian Coast line is a rail route in North West England, running from Carlisle to Barrow-in-Furness via Workington and Whitehaven. The line forms part of Network Rail route NW 4033, which continues (as the Furness line) via Ulverston and Grange-over-Sands to Carnforth, where it connects with the West Coast Main Line.