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Esk Valley line
The Esk Valley Line is a railway line located in the north of England, covering a total distance of approximately 35 miles (56 km), running from Middlesbrough to Whitby. The line follows the course of
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The Esk Valley Line is a railway line located in the north of England, covering a total distance of approximately 35 miles (56 km), running from Middlesbrough to Whitby. The line follows the course of the River Esk for much of its eastern half. The Esk Valley Line was designated as a community rail line in July 2005, being one of seven intended pilots for the Department for Transport's Community Rail Development Strategy. Northern Trains' services call at all stations along the line, with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway operating heritage services along part of the line between Grosmont and Whitby.
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The Esk Valley Line is a railway line located in the north of England, covering a total distance of approximately 35 miles (56 km), running from Middlesbrough to Whitby. The line follows the course of the River Esk for much of its eastern half. The Esk Valley Line was designated as a community rail line in July 2005, being one of seven intended pilots for the Department for Transport's Community Rail Development Strategy. Northern Trains' services call at all stations along the line, with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway operating heritage services along part of the line between Grosmont and Whitby.
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Background
History
The Esk Valley Line was once part of a significantly larger network, most of which was closed during the era of the Beeching cuts. Today's route is formed from four separate former railway lines:
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- Coordinates
- 54.5790, -1.2350
- Opening
- From 1835
- Official site
- pinnaclebowling.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Esk Valley line (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Esk Valley line?
- Esk Valley line is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.5790°, -1.2350°.
- Who owns Esk Valley line?
- Esk Valley line is owned by National Rail.
- What are the opening hours for Esk Valley line?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: From 1835. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.