Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway
The Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway was a section of railway built by the Highland Railway to provide a shorter and more direct route between Inverness and Aviemore, carrying its main line traffic to Perth and the south.
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| Locale | Scotland |
| Dates of operation | 8 July 1892–31 December 1922 |
| Successor | London Midland and Scottish Railway |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
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The line was constructed as a tactical measure to fend off incursions into the area by rival companies. It opened in 1898. The earlier route from Forres via Dava was retained, and for many years the Highland Railway and its successors operated both routes in parallel, but in 1965 the Dava route was closed.
The Inverness and Aviemore Line continues in operation at the present day, forming part of the Highland Main Line between Inverness and Perth.
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