[Triva] What is the longest rail journey between two stations that use to be directly connected but now aren't?

[RT4038]

Hertford East to Hertford North
Liverpool St to New Cross

Was there ever scheduled passenger train service between Hertford North and East? Don't think so.

 

[Magdalia]

Hertford East to Hertford North

Hertford railway history is complicated, neither of the current stations are on their original sites.

Was there ever scheduled passenger train service between Hertford North and East? Don't think so.

You are right that there was no passenger service between the ex GER network and the ex GN network at Hertford. The connecting line was for freight only and did not go through the current Hertford East station, which is a terminus.

 

[greyman42]

Appleby to Penrith is one in terms of multiples.

 

[Mcr Warrior]

Appleby to Penrith is one in terms of multiples.

So, maybe 47 miles now. What was it once? 14 miles or thereabouts?

Surely Buxton to Matlock has to be a higher multiple?!

 

[greyman42]

So, maybe 47 miles now. What was it once? 14 miles or thereabouts? Buxton to Matlock has to be a higher multiple?!

Ok thanks, i thought Penrith and Appleby were a bit closer.

 

[Jack Hay]

Off topic thought, if some of the lines in the area had hung on a bit longer would they now be part of Metrolink? The areas they pass through are quite well populated.

Only if the lines you are thinking about are entirely in Greater Manchester. GM has never shown any interest in extension beyond the county boundary.

 

[Quakers Yard]

Builth Road to Newtown?