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3 unusual facts about Derwent Valley Line


Derwent Valley Line

Another ex-TOC, Midland Mainline, extended some of its London - Derby services to Matlock, though these ceased with the introduction of the Class 222 Meridians which were too heavy for several bridges north of Whatstandwell which are in a poor state of repair.

In 1849 the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway opened from Ambergate and ran as far as Rowsley.

Derwent Valley Railway

The Derwent Valley Line, part of the British national rail network in Derbyshire.


Matlock Riverside railway station

For many years Peak Rail had planned to run trains into Matlock station, shared with the main line from Derby (the Derwent Valley Line).


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