Kyle of Lochalsh line

Kyle of Lochalsh line
The platform at Duncraig railway station alongside Loch Carron, looking northeast towards Inverness
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleHighland, Scotland
Termini
Stations13
Service
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)ScotRail
Rolling stockClass 158
Technical
Line length63 mi 64 ch (102.7 km)
Number of tracksSingle-track with passing loops
CharacterRural
Track gaugeStandard gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Route map

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Kyle of Lochalsh
Duirinish
Plockton
Duncraig
Stromeferry
Attadale
Strathcarron
Achnashellach
Glencarron Platform
Achnasheen
Achanalt
Lochluichart
Lochluichart High
Lochluichart Lodge
Garve
Achterneed
Strathpeffer
Dingwall

The Kyle of Lochalsh line is a primarily single-track railway line in the Scottish Highlands, from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh. Many of the passengers are tourists, but there are also locals visiting Inverness for shopping, and commuters. All services are provided by ScotRail and run beyond Dingwall to Inverness. In the past there were some through services to and from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen.[1] None of the 63-mile line is electrified, and all trains on the line are diesel-powered, as are all other trains in the Scottish Highlands.

  1. ^ GB National Rail Timetable 2013-14, Tables 239 & 240 (Network Rail)