The Lemvig Line (Danish: Lemvigbanen or Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane (VLTJ)) is a local railway line in Northwest Jutland, Denmark. Established in 1879, the line extends from Vemb via Lemvig to Thyborøn. The single-track line is mostly level, and is operated with a fleet of five double-unit Y-train railcars. VLTJ has its own workshop and servicing facilities on the line.
| Lemvig Line | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Native name | Lemvigbanen |
| Owner | Midtjyske Jernbaner[1] |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 19 |
| Service | |
| Type | Railway |
| System | Danish railways |
| Operator(s) | Midtjyske Jernbaner[1] |
| History | |
| Opened | 20. juli 1879 (Vemb-Lemvig) 22. juli 1899 (Lemvig-Harboøre) 1. november 1899 (Harboøre-Thyborøn) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 56.3 km (35.0 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 1 |
| Character | Local railway |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Electrification | No |
| Operating speed | 75 km/h (47 mph) |
Operating company
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| Company type | Aktieselskab |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1879 |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Fate | Merged with Odderbanen |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Denmark |
| Services | Passenger transportation |
| Website | www.lemvigbanen.dk (defunct) |
Until 1 January 2008, the line was operated by the company Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane A/S, which has been merged with Odderbanen's operating company to form Midtjyske Jernbaner.[2]
The railway was used to test a prototype hydrogen-powered train in 2010.[3]
Popular culture
editThe railway achieved fame in Denmark, when the band Tørfisk in 1985 wrote the song "VLTJ" describing a trip with the railway. This song later achieved cult status. The song is based on the Irish folk song "Poor Paddy works on the Railway".
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Om Midtjyske Jernbaner" (in Danish). Midtjyske Jernbaner. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Midtjyske Jernbaner" (in Danish). Region Midtjylland. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
- ^ Claus Torbensen (2008-01-01). "Demonstrating the power of hydrogen". Railway Gazette International.
External links
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- Official website
- "Lemvigbanen. Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane A/S". Det Centrale Virksomhedsregister. Central Business Register.
- (in Danish) Danske Jernbaner – website with information on railway history in Denmark
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