Southend Pier Railway

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:accessibility Wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Southend_Pier
gptkbp:community_events Charity rides
gptkbp:community_impact Tourism boost
gptkbp:construction_material Steel and wood
gptkbp:cultural_significance Local heritage site
gptkbp:emergency_services Evacuation procedures
gptkbp:environmental_impact Minimal
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:Diesel
gptkbp:future_plans Expansion proposals
gptkbp:has_public_transport Bus services available
gptkbp:historical_event Part of Southend's maritime history
gptkbp:historical_significance Oldest pier railway in the world
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Southend Pier Railway
gptkbp:is_a_route_for 1.34 miles
Southend Pier to the shore
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:battle
gptkbp:length 1.34 miles
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Southend-on-Sea
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections
Monthly inspections
gptkbp:nearby_attractions Southend Sea Life Adventure
gptkbp:opened 1883
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Southend_Pier_Company
gptkbp:operating_hours 10 AM to 6 PM
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Southend-on-Sea_Borough_Council
gptkbp:part_of Southend Pier complex
gptkbp:power_output Diesel generator
gptkbp:railway_line gptkb:engine
1883
Not applicable
Varies by season
Every 20 minutes
Vintage style
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:2000
gptkb:2015
gptkbp:safety_features Emergency brakes
gptkbp:safety_record Good
gptkbp:scenic_views gptkb:Thames_Estuary
Along the pier
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Special rides during summer
gptkbp:seating_capacity 100 passengers
gptkbp:stations 2
gptkbp:status Operational
gptkbp:ticket_sales Varies by age and season
On-site and online
gptkbp:track 15 in
gptkbp:track_count Approximately 30 feet
10 mph
50 passengers per car
gptkbp:transportation Southend Pier Railway Ltd.
gptkbp:type Narrow-gauge railway
gptkbp:visitors_per_year Over 1 million
gptkbp:website southendpier.co.uk
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Southend-on-Sea_Seafront
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5