'Europe's shortest rail line' is 3-minute UK journey that costs just £1.50

'Europe's shortest rail line' is 3-minute UK journey that costs just £1.50
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'Europe's shortest rail line' is 3-minute UK journey that costs just £1.50
Author: mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Liam Gilliver)
Published: Feb, 01 2025 01:00

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Carrying passengers from Stourbridge to Stourbridge Town to Stourbridge Junction, near Birmingham, the three-minute route sets off around every 10 minutes and only costs as little as £1.50 for a one-way fare.

"Featuring one of the most unique vehicle designs, it's also one of the most reliable and eco-friendly vehicles operating on the UK's railways today," The Stourbridge Shuttle's official website reads.

'Europe's shortest rail line' is 3-minute UK journey that costs just £1.50 This tiny railway route has become somewhat of a tourist attraction, with Brits travelling from across the nation to marvel at the 'people mover'.

While trains in the UK have a reputation for being expensive, unreliable, and always seem to be plagued by strikes - the Stourbridge branch line* proudly runs with a 99.6 per cent reliability performance rating.

Last year, train enthusiast Neil Hughes embarked on an 18-hour round trip from Scotland to experience the Stourbridge Shuttle.

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