Levenmouth rail link
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The Levenmouth rail link[1] (also called the Leven rail link[2]) is a planned scheme to re-open 5 miles (8 km) of railway line in Fife, Scotland. The link will connect the town of Leven and other settlements in the Levenmouth conurbation with Thornton, and will join the Fife Circle Line at Thornton North Junction. The line is being promoted by Fife Council and the South East Scotland Transport Partnership (SESTRAN).[2][3] The plan was approved by the Scottish Government on 8 August 2019.[4] The project is due to be completed with the railway line opening on 2 June 2024.[5]
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Levenmouth rail link | |
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Overview | |
Status | Construction complete, infrastructure testing |
Owner | Network Rail |
Locale | Levenmouth, Fife, Scotland |
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Stations | 2 |
Service | |
Type | Heavy rail |
System | National Rail |
Operator(s) | ScotRail |
Rolling stock | Class 158 Class 170 |
History | |
Opened | Expected 2 June 2024 |
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Number of tracks | Double (except for Thornton Junction) |
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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