Durham to Bishop Auckland Line

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:closed gptkb:1969
gptkbp:connects gptkb:East_Coast_Main_Line
gptkbp:current_status operational
gptkbp:future_plans community initiatives
infrastructure upgrades
service improvements
increased frequency of trains
gptkbp:has_connection_to local bus services
other train lines
gptkbp:has_history has seen various upgrades since reopening
part of the original Bishop Line
was closed in the Beeching cuts
was electrified in the 1960s
was originally built for coal transport
was reopened as a community rail service
gptkbp:has_service gptkb:commuter_rail
local trains
freight trains
gptkbp:has_stations gptkb:Durham
gptkb:Bishop_Auckland
gptkb:Newton_Aycliffe
Shildon
Heighington
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Durham to Bishop Auckland Line
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:historical_significance
community engagement
scenic views
supporting local economy
gptkbp:is_managed_by gptkb:Network_Rail
local authorities
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Bishop_Line
gptkbp:is_promoted_by community rail partnerships
gptkbp:is_used_by local residents
tourists
commuters
gptkbp:length 12 miles
gptkbp:network gptkb:National_Rail
gptkbp:opened gptkb:2003
1857
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Northern_Trains
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:railway
gptkbp:operates_under gptkb:Durham
gptkb:Bishop_Auckland
gptkbp:serves gptkb:County_Durham
gptkbp:track_gauge standard gauge
gptkbp:type gptkb:railway
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:North_Eastern_Railway
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5