Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railway line
|
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:South_Wales
gptkb:West_Midlands gptkb:South_West_England |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
important for local identity
featured in literature depicted in films supports local events promotes heritage tourism |
| gptkbp:electrification |
overhead line
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
contributes to local economy
carbon emissions reduction reduces road congestion encourages public transport use supports sustainable travel |
| gptkbp:frequency |
up to every 30 minutes
|
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
increased capacity
new rolling stock enhanced passenger facilities improved signaling further electrification |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important transport link
contributed to economic growth facilitated tourism promoted regional connectivity part_of_the_Great_Western_Railway |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
London to Cardiff Line
|
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 150 miles
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
2015 electrification completion
2019 service improvements 2020 timetable changes |
| gptkbp:opened |
March 21, 1906
|
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:London
Cardiff |
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:Great_Western_Railway
|
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Network_Rail
|
| gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
millions annually
|
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
generally safe
|
| gptkbp:scenicViews |
Severn_Tunnel
|
| gptkbp:serviceType |
intercity
|
| gptkbp:speed |
up to 125 mph
|
| gptkbp:stations |
gptkb:Newport
gptkb:Bristol_Temple_Meads gptkb:Swindon Reading Cardiff Queen Street |
| gptkbp:terminus |
gptkb:London_Paddington
gptkb:Cardiff_Central |