St Ives Bay Line

St Ives Bay Line
Overview
Native nameLinen Baya Porth Ia
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleCornwall
Termini
Stations5
Service
TypeCommunity railway
Operator(s)Great Western Railway
Rolling stockClass 150
History
Opened1877
Technical
Line length4.25 miles (6.84 km)
Number of tracksSingle track throughout
CharacterRural
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Old gauge7 ft (2,134 mm) until 20 May 1892
Operating speed30 mph (48 km/h)
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The St Ives Bay Line is a 4.25 miles (6.84 km) railway line from St Erth to St Ives in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It was opened in 1877, the last new 7 ft (2,134 mm) broad gauge passenger railway to be constructed in the country. Converted to standard gauge in 1892, it continues to operate as a community railway, carrying tourists as well as local passengers. It has five stations including the junction with the Cornish Main Line at St Erth.


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