Chester–Warrington line

The Chester–Warrington line is a railway line running between Chester and Warrington Bank Quay in North West England.

Chester–Warrington
Helsby station with the line to Chester on the left
Overview
StatusOpen
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleChester
(North West England)
Termini
  • Chester
  • Warrington
Service
Operator(s)Northern Trains
Transport for Wales
Rolling stock
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Operating speed75 mph (121 km/h)
Route map

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There are two passenger trains per hour in each direction between Chester and Warrington. One (operated by Northern Trains) continues to Manchester Victoria and Leeds and the other (operated by Transport for Wales) continues to Manchester Picadilly. A Transport for Wales service also runs from Chester to Liverpool via Frodsham from where it continues via the Halton Curve.

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