Buxton line
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The Buxton line is a railway line in Northern England, connecting Manchester with Buxton in Derbyshire. Passenger services on the line are currently operated by Northern Trains.
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Buxton line | |||
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Overview | |||
Status | Operational | ||
Owner | Network Rail | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 15 | ||
Service | |||
System | National Rail | ||
Operator(s) | Northern Trains | ||
Rolling stock | Class 150, Class 156 | ||
History | |||
Opened | 1860s | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 19 miles (31 km) | ||
Number of tracks | 2 | ||
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1ā2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC (north of Hazel Grove only) | ||
Operating speed | up to 60 mph (97 km/h) | ||
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