Maritime Line
The Maritime Line is a railway line that runs in the valley of the River Fal from Truro, the county town, to Falmouth on the south coast of Cornwall, England.
| Maritime Line | |||
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A train crosses Carnon viaduct on its way towards Truro | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Open | ||
| Owner | Network Rail | ||
| Locale | Cornwall | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 6 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Heavy rail | ||
| System | National Rail | ||
| Operator(s) | Great Western Railway | ||
| Rolling stock | Class 150 | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1863 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 11.75 miles (19 km) | ||
| Number of tracks | 1 | ||
| Character | Community rail | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) | ||
| Loading gauge | RA6 / W7 | ||
| Operating speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) | ||
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