Frederiksværk Line (Frederiksværkbanen)

Frederiksværk Line (Frederiksværkbanen)

The Frederiksværk Line, or in Danish: Frederiksværkbanen, is a 39.0 km (24.2 mi) long standard gauge single track local passenger railway line in North Zealand, Denmark. It runs between Hillerød and Hundested. The name Frederiksværkbanen refers to the town Frederiksværk between Hillerød and Hundested.

The section from Hillerød to Frederiksværk opened in 1897, and the section from Frederiksværk to Hundested in 1916. The railway is currently owned by Hovedstadens Lokalbaner and operated by the railway company Lokaltog. Lokaltog runs frequent local train services from Hillerød station to Hundested station with most trains continuing from Hundested station to Hundested Harbour station to connect with the ferry to Rørvig in Odsherred.

Frederiksværk Line Overview

Frederiksværk Line Native Name: Frederiksværkbanen
Frederiksværk Line Owner: Hovedstadens Lokalbaner
Frederiksværk Line Termini:
Hillerød
Hundested
Frederiksværk Line Stations: 16
Frederiksværk Line Service Type: Railway
Frederiksværk Line System: Danish railways
Frederiksværk Line Operator(s): Lokaltog
Frederiksværk Line Opened:
Hillerød—Frederiksværk: 31 May 1897
Frederiksværk—Hundested: 21 December 1916
Frederiksværk Line Line Length: 39.0 km (24.2 mi)
Frederiksværk Line Character: Local railway
Frederiksværk Line Track Gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Frederiksværk Line Electrification: No
Frederiksværk Line Operating Speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)