Tyne Valley line

Tyne Valley Line
A Northern Rail Class 142 Pacer passes the signal box at Hexham Station
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
Locale
Termini
Connecting lines
Former connections
Stations16
Service
TypeHeavy rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)Northern Trains
Depot(s)Heaton
Rolling stock
History
Commenced1834
Completed1838
Technical
Line length58 miles (93 km)[1]
Number of tracks2
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Loading gaugeW7[2]
Operating speed60–65 mph (97–105 km/h)
Route map

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The Tyne Valley Line is a 58-mile (93 km) route, linking Newcastle upon Tyne with Hexham and Carlisle, England. The line follows the course of the River Tyne through Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. Five stations and two viaducts on the route are listed structures.

The Newcastle and Carlisle Railway was formed in 1829, and was opened in stages between 1834 and 1838.

  1. ^ "Delivering a better railway for a better Britain: Route Specifications 2019 London North Eastern and East Midlands" (PDF). Network Rail. April 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Route Specifications: London North Eastern and East Midlands" (PDF). Network Rail. April 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2018.

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