Cambrian Line

(Redirected from Cambrian Coast Line)

The Cambrian Line (Welsh: Rheilffordd y Cambrian), sometimes called the Cambrian Coast Line, is a railway line that runs from Shrewsbury, England to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli, Wales.

Cambrian Line
An Arriva Trains Wales Class 158 pulls into Dovey Junction station, where the line splits to Pwllheli and Aberystwyth
Overview
TypeHeavy rail
SystemNational Rail
StatusOperational
LocaleEngland:
Shropshire
Wales:
Powys
Ceredigion
Gwynedd
TerminiShrewsbury
Pwllheli / Aberystwyth
Stations33
ServicesShrewsburyPwllheli
ShrewsburyAberystwyth
Operation
Opened1855–1869
OwnerNetwork Rail
Operator(s)Transport for Wales
CharacterRural
Rolling stockClass 158 Express Sprinter
Class 97 Tractor
Technical
Line lengthShrewsburyAberystwyth
80 mi 59 ch (129.93 km)
ShrewsburyPwllheli
117 mi 69 ch (189.68 km)
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A single-track stretch on the Cambrian Coast Line

It is a very scenic route. It runs through the Cambrian Mountains in central Wales and along the coast of Cardigan Bay.