Belfast–Larne line

Larne Line
NIR Class 4000 train at Magheramorne station in 2012
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleNorthern Ireland
Termini
Stations18
Service
TypeCommuter rail
Regional rail
Heavy rail
SystemNI Railways
ServicesBelfast-Larne Harbour
Belfast-Whitehead
Belfast-Carrickfergus (peak only)
Belfast-Larne Town (peak only)
Operator(s)NI Railways
Rolling stockClass 3000 "C3K"
Class 4000 "C4K"
Technical
Number of tracksDouble track (Belfast - Downshire)
Single line (Downshire - Larne)
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) Irish gauge
ElectrificationUn-electrified
Operating speed70 mph (110 km/h)
Route map

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Year
closed
Great Victoria Street
2024
Belfast Grand Central
City Hospital
Windsor
1885
Botanic
Ormeau
1885
Lanyon Place
Queen's Bridge
1885
York Street
Yorkgate
2024
York Road depot
1992
Greencastle
1954
Whitehouse
1954
Whiteabbey
Bleach Green
1977
Jordanstown
1963
Greenisland
Trooperslane
Mount
1977
Harbour branch line
to Carrickfergus Harbour
Clipperstown
Carrickfergus
Barn
1977
Downshire
Eden
1977
Kilroot
1977
Whitehead
Whitehead Excursion
RPSI depot
Ballycarry
Magheramorne
Glynn
Larne Town
Larne Harbour

The Belfast–Larne line, or Larne Line, is a railway line in Northern Ireland, operated by Northern Ireland Railways. It runs as double track along the majority of its route north along the scenic east Antrim coastline from Belfast to the coastal seaport town of Larne, serving commuters and ferry passengers.