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Bowes Railway
The Bowes Railway, built by George Stephenson in 1826, is the world's only operational preserved standard gauge cable railway system. It was built to transport coal from pits in…
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The Bowes Railway, built by George Stephenson in 1826, is the world's only operational preserved standard gauge cable railway system. It was built to transport coal from pits in Durham to boats on the River Tyne. The site is a scheduled monument. The railway is open every week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday as well as on a number of event days throughout the year.
Gateshead, NE9 7QJ
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Getting here
Nearest Metro
- Heworth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) — 1.9 mi · ~39 min walk
- Heworth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) — 1.9 mi · ~40 min walk
Bus stops
- Springwell Road-Bowes Railway (NW-Bound) — ~2 min walk
- Springwell Road-Bowes Railway — ~2 min walk
- Springwell Road-Bowes Railway (SE-Bound) — ~2 min walk
- Springwell Road-Bowes Railway — ~2 min walk
- Springwell Lane (SE-Bound) — ~3 min walk
Next departures· Springwell Road-Bowes Railway
56 · To Newcastle Market Street East · 13:08 (scheduled)- 56 · To Newcastle Market Street East · 13:20 (scheduled)
- 56 · To Newcastle Market Street East · 13:32 (scheduled)
- 56 · To Newcastle Market Street East · 13:44 (scheduled)
- 56 · To Newcastle Market Street East · 13:56 (scheduled)
- 56 · To Newcastle Market Street East · 14:08 (scheduled)
Based on published timetables. Scheduled times only — not live. Services can be delayed or cancelled, so allow extra time and always check before you travel.
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