Gloucester–Newport line

The Gloucester–Newport line is a railway line that runs along the west bank of the River Severn in the United Kingdom between Gloucester and Newport.

Gloucester–Newport line
A First Great Western InterCity 125 leaves Gloucester for South Wales
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleSouth East Wales, Severn Estuary, Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire
Termini
Stations6 (14 disused)
Service
TypeSuburban rail, Heavy rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)Transport for Wales
CrossCountry
Rolling stock
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC OHLE
(Newport-Severn Tunnel Junction)
Route map

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Originally part of the South Wales Railway on the main route from London before the construction of the Severn Tunnel; today it is an important link between the West Midlands and South Wales.

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