Maritime Line
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The Maritime Line is a railway line that runs in the valley of the River Fal from Truro, the county town, to Falmouth on the south coast of Cornwall, England.
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Maritime Line | |||
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Overview | |||
Status | Open | ||
Owner | Network Rail | ||
Locale | Cornwall | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 6 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Heavy rail | ||
System | National Rail | ||
Operator(s) | Great Western Railway | ||
Rolling stock | Class 150 | ||
History | |||
Opened | 1863 | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 11.75 miles (19 km) | ||
Number of tracks | 1 | ||
Character | Community rail | ||
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) | ||
Loading gauge | RA6 / W7 | ||
Operating speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) | ||
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