Atlantic Coast Line, Cornwall
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This article is about the Atlantic Coast Line in Cornwall, UK. For the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in the United States, see Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
The Atlantic Coast Line is a 20+3⁄4-mile (33 km) Network Rail branch line which includes a community railway service in Cornwall, England. The line runs from the English Channel at Par, to the Atlantic Ocean at Newquay.[1]
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Atlantic Coast Line | |||
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Overview | |||
Status | Open | ||
Owner | Network Rail | ||
Locale | Cornwall | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 7 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Branch line | ||
System | National Rail | ||
Operator(s) | Great Western Railway DB Cargo UK (freight) | ||
Depot(s) | St Blazey | ||
Rolling stock | Class 43 Class 150 Class 220 Class 221 Class 802 | ||
History | |||
Opened | 1876 (passengers) | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 20+3⁄4 miles (33 km) | ||
Number of tracks | 1 | ||
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
Loading gauge | RA6 / W6A | ||
Operating speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) | ||
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