Derwent Valley line
The Derwent Valley line is a railway line from Derby to Matlock in Derbyshire.
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An East Midlands Trains Class 156 at Belper station with a service from Matlock to Newark | |||
Overview | |||
Status | Operational | ||
Owner | Network Rail | ||
Locale | East Midlands | ||
Termini |
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Stations | 8 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Heavy rail | ||
System | National Rail | ||
Operator(s) | East Midlands Railway | ||
Depot(s) | Derby | ||
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History | |||
Opened | 1839 | ||
Technical | |||
Number of tracks | Double track from Derby to Ambergate Junction, Single track from Ambergate Junction to Matlock | ||
Character | Branch line | ||
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
Operating speed | 50 mph | ||
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The line follows the Midland Main Line as far as Ambergate Junction, which is just south of Ambergate railway station, continuing to Matlock, following the course of the River Derwent.
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