Rail transport in Northamptonshire
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The railway system in Northamptonshire contains within it main lines, branch lines, former lines, and heritage railways.
History
At its peak, Northamptonshire had 75 railway stations.
Light rail
Currently Northamptonshire has no light rail. However Northampton historically had a tramway
Current operations
Stations
Northamptonshire has six stations: Northampton and Long Buckby on the West Coast Main Line; Kettering, Wellingborough and Corby on the Midland Main Line; along with Kings Sutton, only a few yards from the boundary with Oxfordshire on the Chiltern Main Line
Railway lines
Northamptonshire is presently served by three unconnected main lines: the Chiltern Main Line, the Midland Main Line, and the West Coast Main Line.
Future operations
High Speed 2 will pass through the south of the county,[1][2] however no stations will serve the new line.
Additionally a new rail freight terimal is being constructed outside of Northampton.[3]
References
- ^ "HS2 Phase One plan and profile maps: index and key plans". GOV.UK. 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "HS2 in Northamptonshire". HS2. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Future freight boost through new Northampton rail to road interchange". Network Rail Media Centre. Retrieved 2024-07-28.