Avocet Line
The Avocet Line is the railway line in Devon, England connecting Exeter with Exmouth. It was originally built by the London and South Western Railway, and was historically known as the Exmouth branch railway. The line follows the Exe Estuary for about half of its route, from just outside Topsham (on the Exmouth end) to Exmouth, giving views of the estuary. The line is named after the pied avocet, which lives in the estuary.
| Avocet Line | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Status | Open | ||
| Owner | Network Rail | ||
| Locale | Devon | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 11 | ||
| Website | http://www.avocetline.org.uk/ | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Heavy rail | ||
| System | National Rail | ||
| Operator(s) | Great Western Railway | ||
| Depot(s) | Exeter | ||
| Rolling stock | Classes 166 and 150 | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1861 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 11+1⁄4 miles (18 km) | ||
| Number of tracks | 1 or 2 | ||
| Character | Commuter | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Loading gauge | RA6 / W6A | ||
| Operating speed | 70 mph (110 km/h) | ||
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