Jun 10, 2019 · a new website has been created by martin firth that lists all lines closed to passenger services between 1901 and 1994. stations listed on the register of closed railways 1901 to 1994 website are linked to the disused stations website.

This list is for railway lines across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which are now abandoned, closed, dismantled or disused. Within the United Kingdom, examples exist of opened railways which formerly constituted cross-country main trunk lines as well as many more which served more local, or exclusively industrial, needs.

Feb 1, 2025 · Welcome to the Register of Closed Railways website which aims to provide a comprehensive record of all railways in Great Britain closed to passenger services. For a detailed explanation of the background to the project and the criteria please go to the Introduction page.

Discover history hiding in plain sight with our map of abandoned and out-of-service railroad lines. It’s most accurate in North America, and we’re adding new lines across the world every day. Know of a line we’re missing? Submit a line to help complete our map!

Pages in category "Closed railway lines in the United States" The following 117 pages are in this category, out of 117 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

UK, Ireland and US historic railways, railroads and canals. Includes waggonways, tramways, stations, metro and narrow gauge lines displayed on an interactive Google Map.

Section of Line Closed to Passenger Services. The primary purpose of the Register is to record sections of line over which passenger services have been withdrawn, as opposed to the actual services operating, though these are also recorded.

The list of closed railway stations in Britain includes the following: Year of closure is given if known. Some stations reopened as heritage railways continue to be included in this list and some have been linked. Some stations have been reopened to passenger traffic. Some lines remain in use for freight and mineral traffic.

Featuring thousands of miles of abandoned railroad routes in North America, illustrated with maps, pictures, and history. Start browsing abandoned routes by clicking on a state in the U.S. map below.

Jun 10, 2019 · People have always had a fascination with disused railway lines and stations. Following the opening of the first railway lines in the 1820s, passenger stations have been closing; many in the last century because they were resited to a more suitable location.