Crewe–Derby line

Crewe–Derby line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleEast Midlands,
North West England,
West Midlands
Termini
Stations11
Service
TypeHeavy Rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)East Midlands Railway,
Northern Trains,
West Midlands Trains
Rolling stockClass 158 Express Sprinter,
Class 170 Turbostar,
Class 220 Voyager,
Class 221 Super Voyager,
Class 323,
Class 331,
Class 350 Desiro,
Class 390 Pendolino
History
Opened1848
Technical
Number of tracksDouble tracked, except Alsager-Crewe South junction which is single tracked
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC OHLE
(Stoke-on-Trent to Crewe)
Operating speed70 mph (110 km/h)
Route map

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The Crewe–Derby line is a railway line in central England, running from Crewe in a south-easterly direction to Derby, via Stoke-on-Trent and Uttoxeter. Passenger services on the line are provided by East Midlands Railway, with Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Northern Trains and CrossCountry providing additional services north of Stoke-on-Trent to both Crewe and Manchester.