Lemvig Line (Lemvigbanen)

Lemvig Line (Lemvigbanen)(Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane)

The Lemvig Line or in Danish: Lemvigbanen or Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane (VLTJ) is a local railway line in Northwest Jutland, Denmark. Established in 1879, the line extends from Vemb via Lemvig to Thyborøn. The single-track line is mostly level, and is operated with a fleet of five double-unit Y-train railcars. VLTJ has its own workshop and servicing facilities on the line.

Operating Company

Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane A/S

Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane Company Type: Aktieselskab
Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane Founded: 1879
Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane Defunct: 2008
Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane Fate: Merged with Odderbanen
Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane Headquarters: Lemvig, Denmark
Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane Area Served: Denmark
Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane Services: Passenger transportation

Until 1 January 2008, the line was operated by the company Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane A/S, which has been merged with Odderbanen's operating company to form Midtjyske Jernbaner.

The railway was used to test a prototype hydrogen-powered train in 2010.

Lemvig Line Popular Culture

The railway achieved fame in Denmark, when the band Tørfisk in 1985 wrote the song "VLTJ" describing a trip with the railway. This song later achieved cult status. The song is based on the Irish folk song "Poor Paddy works on the Railway".

Lemvig Line Overview

Lemvig Line Native Name: Lemvigbanen
Lemvig Line Owner: Midtjyske Jernbaner
Lemvig Line Termini:
Vemb
Thyborøn
Lemvig Line Stations: 19
Lemvig Line Type: Railway
Lemvig Line System: Danish railways
Lemvig Line Operator(s): Midtjyske Jernbaner
Lemvig Line Opened:
20. juli 1879 (Vemb-Lemvig)
22. juli 1899 (Lemvig-Harboøre)
1. november 1899 (Harboøre-Thyborøn)
Lemvig Line Line Length: 56.3 km (35.0 mi)
Lemvig Line Number of Tracks: 1
Lemvig Line Character: Local railway
Lemvig Line Track Gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Lemvig Line Electrification: No
Lemvig Line Operating Speed: 75 km/h (47 mph)