The Highland Railway (HR) was one of the smaller British railways before the Railways Act 1921,operating north of Perth railway station in Scotland and serving the farthest north of Britain. Based in Inverness,the company was formed by merger in 1865,absorbing over 249 miles (401 km) of line. It continued to expand,reaching Wick and Thurso in the north and Kyle of Lochalsh in the west,eventually serving the counties of Caithness,Sutherland,Ross &Cromarty,Inverness,Perth,Nairn,Moray and Banff. Southward it connected with the Caledonian Railway at Stanley Junction,north of Perth,and eastward with the Great North of Scotland Railway at Boat of Garten,Elgin,Keith and Portessie.
The Highland Main Line is a railway line in Scotland. It is 118 mi (190 km) long and runs through the central Scottish Highlands,mainly following the route of the A9,and linking a series of small towns and villages with Perth at one end and Inverness at the other. Today,services between Inverness and Edinburgh,Glasgow and London use the line. At Inverness the line connects with the Far North Line,the Aberdeen-Inverness Line and the Kyle of Lochalsh Line. All trains are diesel-powered.
Perth railway station is a railway station located in the city of Perth,Scotland,on both the Glasgow to Dundee line and the Highland Main Line. It is managed by ScotRail,who provide almost all of the services.
Aviemore railway station serves the town and tourist resort of Aviemore in the Highlands of Scotland. The station,which is owned by Network Rail (NR) and managed by ScotRail,is on the Highland Main Line,83 miles 31 chains from Perth,between Kingussie and Carrbridge,and is also the southern terminus of the Strathspey preserved railway.
Inverness railway station is the railway station serving the Scottish city of Inverness. It is the terminus of the Highland Main Line,the Aberdeen–Inverness line,the Kyle of Lochalsh line and the Far North Line.
Stirling railway station is a railway station located in Stirling,Scotland. It is located on the former Caledonian Railway main line between Glasgow and Perth. It is the junction for the branch line to Alloa and Dunfermline via Kincardine and is also served by trains on the Edinburgh to Dunblane Line and long-distance services to Dundee and Aberdeen and to Inverness via the Highland Main Line.
Fearn railway station is a railway station serving the village of Hill of Fearn in the Highland council area of Scotland,located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the village. It is situated on the Far North Line,40 miles 60 chains (65.6 km) form Inverness,between Tain and Invergordon,and is also the nearest station to Balintore,Hilton and Shandwick,Portmahomack and the Nigg Bay area of Easter Ross. ScotRail,who manage the station,operate all services.
Georgemas Junction railway station is a railway station located in the Highland council area in the far north of Scotland. It serves several rural hamlets in the historic county of Caithness,including Georgemas,Roadside and Banniskirk. It is also the nearest station to the village of Halkirk,which lies approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km) west of the station.
Roy Bridge railway station is a railway station serving the village of Roybridge in the Highland region of Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line,between Tulloch and Spean Bridge,sited 87 miles 35 chains (140.7 km) from Craigendoran Junction,near Helensburgh. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services,along with Caledonian Sleeper.
Spean Bridge railway station is a railway station serving the village of Spean Bridge in the Highland region of Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line,between Roy Bridge and Fort William,sited 90 miles 56 chains (146 km) from Craigendoran Junction,near Helensburgh. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services,along with Caledonian Sleeper.
Nairn railway station is a railway station serving the town of Nairn in Scotland. The station is managed and served by ScotRail and is on the Aberdeen to Inverness Line,between Forres and Inverness Airport,measured 128 miles 72 chains (207.4 km) from Perth via the former Dava route. It is a category B listed building.
Forres railway station serves the town of Forres,Moray in Scotland. The station is managed and served by ScotRail and is on the Aberdeen–Inverness line,between Nairn and Elgin,measured 119 miles 42 chains (192.4 km) from Perth via the Dava route.
Elgin railway station is a railway station serving the town of Elgin,Moray in Scotland. The station is managed and served by ScotRail and is on the Aberdeen to Inverness Line,between Keith and Forres,measured 12 miles 18 chains (19.7 km) from Forres.
Dunkeld &Birnam railway station serves the town of Dunkeld and village of Birnam in Perth and Kinross,Scotland. It is located on the Highland Main Line,15 miles 31 chains (24.8 km) north of Perth and is the first stop on the line north of there,before Pitlochry. Most services are operated by ScotRail,who also manage the station. LNER and Caledonian Sleeper also call some services here.
Pitlochry railway station is a railway station serving the town of Pitlochry in Perth and Kinross,Scotland. It is managed by ScotRail and is located on the Highland main line,28 miles 21 chains (45.5 km) from Perth,between Dunkeld &Birnham and Blair Atholl.
Carrbridge railway station serves the village of Carrbridge,Highland,Scotland. The railway station is managed by ScotRail and is on the Highland Main Line,90 miles from Perth,between Aviemore and Inverness.
Kingussie railway station serves the town of Kingussie,Inverness-shire in the Highland Council Area of Scotland. The station is managed by ScotRail and is on the Highland Main Line,71 miles 43 chains (115.1 km) from Perth,between Newtonmore and Aviemore.
Dalwhinnie railway station is a railway station serving the village of Dalwhinnie,Highland,Scotland. The station is managed by ScotRail and is on the Highland Main Line,58 miles 47 chains (94.3 km) from Perth,between Blair Atholl and Newtonmore. There is a crossover at the south end of the station to allow trains to turn back if the line north to Newtonmore is closed.
Blair Atholl railway station is a railway station serving the town of Blair Atholl,Perth and Kinross,Scotland. The station is managed by ScotRail and is on the Highland Main Line,35 miles 9 chains (56.5 km) from Perth,between Pitlochry and Dalwhinnie. There is a crossover at the north end of the station to allow trains to turn back if the line south to Pitlochry is closed.
The Killiecrankie railway station served the village of Killiecrankie,Perth and Kinross,Scotland from 1864 to 1965.
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