Cumbrian Coast line

Cumbrian Coast Line
A Direct Rail Services Class 68 alongside a Class 37, seen at St. Bees in May 2018.
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleCumbria
Termini
Stations26
Service
TypeHeavy rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)Northern Trains
Rolling stock
History
Opened1844
Technical
Line length85.5 mi (137.6 km)
Number of tracks2 (three sections of single track)
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Route map

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.