Lage Zwaluwe-'s-Hertogenbosch railway
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The Lage Zwaluwe-'s-Hertogenbosch railway or Langstraatspoorlijn is a defunct and partially open railway line in North Brabant, the Netherlands. It ran through the Langstraat from Lage Zwaluwe railway station via Waalwijk to 's-Hertogenbosch railway station. Part of the line had been repurposed for recreation. It has the nickname Halvezolenlijntje. The Moerputten Bridge is a unique piece of engineering.
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Lage Zwaluwe-'s-Hertogenbosch railway (Langstraatspoorlijn) | |||
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Overview | |||
Status | Defunct, partially open | ||
Locale | North Brabant, Netherlands | ||
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History | |||
Opened | 1890 | ||
Closed | 1970s (passengers) 1964 (goods) | ||
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Line length | 46.3 km (28.8 mi) | ||
Number of tracks | 1 | ||
Track gauge | standard-gauge railway | ||
Operating speed | 40 km/h (25 mph) | ||
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