Coleraine–Portrush line

The Coleraine–Portrush line is a short branch railway line in Northern Ireland between the town of Coleraine in County Londonderry and the seaside resort of Portrush in County Antrim. The line, which is operated by Northern Ireland Railways, has two intermediate halts and connects to the main Belfast–Derry line at Coleraine.

Portrush line
Dhu Varren station.
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleNorthern Ireland
Termini
Stations4
Service
TypeRegional rail
Heavy rail
SystemNI Railways
Route numberNIR Service 4
Operator(s)NI Railways
Rolling stockClass 3000 "C3K"
Class 4000 "C4K"
History
Opened1855
Technical
Number of tracksSingle track
CharacterBranch line
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) Irish gauge
ElectrificationUn-electrified
Operating speed70 mph (110 km/h)
Route map

Portrush
Dhu Varren
Cromore
University
Belfast-Derry railway line
to Derry~Londonderry
Coleraine
Belfast-Derry railway line
to Lanyon Place
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