Buxton line
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.
| Buxton line | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Northern Rail Class 150 at Stockport railway station | |||
| 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+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC (north of Hazel Grove only) | ||
| Operating speed | up to 100 mph (161 km/h) | ||
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