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Glossop line | |||
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A Northern Rail Class 323 electric multiple unit rounds a curve near Dinting in 2008 | |||
Overview | |||
Status | Operational | ||
Owner | Network Rail | ||
Locale | East Midlands North West England | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 13 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Heavy rail | ||
System | National Rail | ||
Operator(s) | Northern Trains | ||
Depot(s) | Longsight Electric TMD | ||
Rolling stock | Class 323[1] | ||
Technical | |||
Number of tracks | Double track | ||
Character | Suburban rail | ||
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC OHLE | ||
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The Glossop line is a railway line connecting the city of Manchester with the towns of Hadfield and Glossop in Derbyshire, England. It formed part of the historic Great Central Main Line between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield Victoria. Passenger services on the line are operated by Northern Trains.