Airedale line
Rail line in Yorkshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Airedale line is one of the rail services in the West Yorkshire Metro area centred on West Yorkshire in northern England. The service is operated by Northern, on the route connecting Leeds and Bradford with Skipton. Some services along the line continue to Morecambe or Carlisle. The route covered by the service was historically part of the Midland Railway.
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Airedale line | |||
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Overview | |||
Status | Open | ||
Owner | Network Rail | ||
Locale | West Yorkshire Yorkshire and the Humber | ||
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Stations | 11 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Commuter rail | ||
Operator(s) | London North Eastern Railway, Northern | ||
Rolling stock | British Rail Class 333 (majority of services) | ||
History | |||
Opened | 1846 | ||
Technical | |||
Number of tracks | 2 | ||
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
Electrification | Overhead catenary | ||
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According to SELRAP, the Airedale line is the most heavily used passenger route outside the South East of England.[1]