Ramal de Viana-Doca

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Ramal de Viana-Doca
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Overview
StatusClosed
Termini
Technical
Line length2.3 km (1.4 mi)
Track gauge 1,668 mm (5 ft 5+2132 in) Iberian gauge
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Contents

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L. Minho
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L. Lima
P. Lima (cancelled)
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Elevador de Santa Luzia
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Viana do Castelo
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L. Minho
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Port of Viana do Castelo
Location on the network
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Ramal de Viana-Doca is a closed Portuguese railway branch line which connected the station of Viana do Castelo to the city's port. [1] It was opened on 20 March 1924 and closed in mid-1988. [2] [3]

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References

  1. Silva, José Ribeiro; Ribeiro, Manuel (2009). Os comboios de Portugal - Volume II (in Portuguese). Lisbon: Terramar. ISBN   9789727104178.
  2. Reis, et al. p. 62
  3. Martins, et al. p. 255

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