Morecambe Branch Line

(West Coast Main Line)

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Lancaster

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Bare Lane

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Morecambe (reverse)

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Heysham Port

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The Morecambe Branch Line is a railway line from Lancaster to Morecambe and Heysham where services connect with the ferry service to Douglas on the Isle of Man. To reach Heysham, trains must reverse at Morecambe.

Related Topics:
Lancaster - Morecambe - Heysham - Douglas - Isle of Man

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Passenger services are currently operated by Northern Rail. Most services operate as a shuttle between Lancaster and Morecambe, continuing to Heysham only to connect with ferry services. These services primarily use Class 142 or Class 153 diesel multiple units . A few services continue beyond Lancaster to Skipton and Leeds, and generally use Class 150 or Class 156 units.

Related Topics:
Northern Rail - Class 142 - Class 153 - Diesel multiple unit - Skipton - Leeds - Class 150 - Class 156

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The line also sees freight traffic, operated by Direct Rail Services, which serve the nuclear power station at Heysham.

Related Topics:
Direct Rail Services - Nuclear power

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