Derry Central Railway

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Derry_Central_Railway_Society
local economy
gptkbp:community_impact connected rural areas to urban centers
gptkbp:connects Derry_to_Strabane
gptkbp:contains some heritage railways
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired local heritage projects
gptkbp:electronicSystems featured unique engineering challenges.
gptkbp:historical_analysis subject of local historical studies
gptkbp:historical_significance part of local heritage tourism
served as a vital transport link
gptkbp:historicalContext Victorian era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Derry Central Railway
gptkbp:influenced industrial revolution
political_changes_in_Ireland
gptkbp:infrastructure included bridges and tunnels
gptkbp:is_part_of Irish_railway_network
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Derry_Central_Railway_Preservation_Society
historical railway heritage
gptkbp:length approximately 30 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Derry,_Northern_Ireland
gptkbp:notable_feature scenic views
gptkbp:opened 1865
1965
gptkbp:openedIn decline in passenger numbers
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Derry_Central_Railway_Company
gptkbp:operational_status defunct
gptkbp:passenger_traffic frequent in early 20th century
gptkbp:railwayLine part_of_Northern_Ireland's_transport_history
gptkbp:replacedBy road transport
gptkbp:route 30 miles
Derry_to_Victoria_Bridge
gptkbp:services 1865
1965
gptkbp:significantEvent last passenger service in 1965
gptkbp:stations gptkb:Victoria_Bridge_station
gptkb:Strabane_station
Castlederg station
Derry_station
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ulster_Transport_Authority
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives some artifacts preserved in museums
gptkbp:track 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge
gptkbp:trainTypes light railway
gptkbp:transportation important for local industries
gptkbp:transportLinks facilitated trade and travel
gptkbp:type narrow gauge railway