Trent Valley line

Trent Valley line
Overview
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleWest Midlands (region)
Termini
Stations8
Service
TypeHeavy rail
System
Operator(s)Avanti West Coast
London Northwestern Railway
Rolling stock
History
Commenced1845
Opened15 September 1847 (1847-09-15)
Electrified1962–1965
Upgraded2004–2008
Technical
Number of tracks2–4
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV AC overhead catenary
Operating speed110 or 125 mph (180 or 200 km/h)
Route map

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The Trent Valley line is a railway line between Rugby and Stafford in England, forming part of the West Coast Main Line. The line is 51 miles (82 km) long and is named after the River Trent which it follows. It was built to provide a direct route from London to North West England and Scotland, avoiding the slower route via Birmingham, which is congested and 7.75 miles (12.47 km) longer.[1]

  1. ^ "The "Royal Scot" A Famous Train of the LMS". Railway Wonders of the World. Retrieved 14 August 2023.