Far North Line

The Far North Line is a rural railway line entirely within the Highland area of Scotland, extending from Inverness to Thurso and Wick. As the name suggests, it is the northernmost railway in the United Kingdom. The line is entirely single-track, with only passing loops at some intermediate stations allowing trains to pass each other. In common with other railway lines in the Highlands and northern Lowlands, it is not electrified and all trains are diesel-powered.

Far North Line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleHighland
Scotland
Termini
Stations26
Service
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)ScotRail
Rolling stockClass 158 "Express Sprinter"
History
Opened1862–1874
Technical
Line lengthInverness to Wick:
161 miles 33 chains (259.8 km)
Georgemas Junction to Thurso:
6 miles 50 chains (10.7 km)
Total:
168 miles 03 chains (270.4 km)
Number of tracksSingle-track with passing loops
CharacterRural
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
ElectrificationNone
Route map
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