Skagen Line

Skagen Line
Overview
Native nameSkagensbanen
OwnerNordjyske Jernbaner[1]
Termini
Stations10
Service
TypeRailway
SystemDanish railways
Operator(s)Nordjyske Jernbaner[1]
Rolling stockSiemens Desiro
History
Opened24 July 1890
Technical
Line length39.7 km (24.7 mi)[2]
Number of tracks1
CharacterLocal railway
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
ElectrificationNo
Operating speed100 km/h (62 mph) (Frederikshavn–Hulsig)
120 km/h (75 mph) (Hulsig–Skagen)[2]
Route map

The Skagen railway line (Danish: Skagensbanen) is a 39.7 km (24.7 mi) long standard gauge single track railway line between Skagen and Frederikshavn in Vendsyssel, Denmark.[2] The railway links the fishing port and seaside resort of Skagen with the Danish rail network.

The railway line opened as a narrow gauge railway in 1890 and was converted to standard gauge in 1924. It is currently owned and operated by the railway company Nordjyske Jernbaner (NJ) which runs frequent local train services from Skagen station to Frederikshavn station with onward connections from Frederikshavn to the rest of Denmark.[1]

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