Belfast–Larne line

The Belfast–Larne line, or Larne line, is a railway line in Northern Ireland, operated by Northern Ireland Railways. It runs as double track along the majority of its route north along the scenic east Antrim coastline from Belfast to the coastal seaport town of Larne, serving commuters and ferry passengers.

Larne line
NI Railways Class 450 at Larne.
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleNorthern Ireland
Termini
Stations18
Service
TypeCommuter rail
Regional rail
Heavy rail
SystemNI Railways
ServicesBelfast-Larne Harbour
Belfast-Whitehead
Belfast-Carrickfergus (peak only)
Portadown-Larne Harbour (once daily)
Route numberNIR Service 2
Operator(s)NI Railways
Rolling stockClass 3000 "C3K"
Class 4000 "C4K"
Technical
Number of tracksDouble track from Belfast - Downshire
Single line from Downshire - Larne
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) Irish gauge
ElectrificationUn-electrified
Operating speed70 mph (110 km/h)
Route map

Great Victoria Street
City Hospital
Botanic Tunnel
Botanic
Lanyon Place
River Lagan
River Lagan (Lagan Viaduct)
Yorkgate
Belfast York Road
York Road depot
Greencastle
Whitehouse
Whiteabbey
Bleach Green
Jordanstown
Greenisland
Trooperslane
Mount
Harbour branch line
to Carrickfergus Harbour
Clipperstown
Carrickfergus
Barn
Downshire
Eden
Kilroot
Whitehead
Whitehead Excursion
RPSI depot
Ballycarry
Magheramorne
Glynn
Larne Town
Larne Harbour
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