Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway

Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway (Sauwerd-Eemshaven Railway)

The Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway is a railway line in the Netherlands running from Sauwerd to Roodeschool, passing through Winsum, Warffum and Uithuizen. The line was opened in 1893. Although the railway originally started in Sauwerd, train services have always started and terminated in Groningen. At 28 March 2018, an extra branch from Roodeschool to Eemshaven was opened.

Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Stations

The main interchange stations on the Sauwerd–Roodeschool railway are:

• Sauwerd: to Delfzijl
• Winsum: bus services 36, 65, 67, 68 and 165
• Uithuizen: bus services 61, 62 and 662
• Roodeschool: bus services 61

On the Eemshaven branch:

• Eemshaven: ferry to Borkum

Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway History

On the early morning of July 15, 1980 a severe accident took place between Winsum and Sauwerd. A train from Groningen left Sauwerd with a few minutes delay, the traffic controller asked the train to Groningen to wait for the train from Groningen to arrive at Winsum, but the traindriver didn't wait. Both trains collided just outside Winsum, killing 9 and injuring 21.

Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Train Service

Services are operated by Arriva. From Monday to Saturday trains run 2x per hour between 5am and 8pm, with two extra trains running between Groningen and Warffum on weekday mornings. On all other times trains run 1x per hour.

Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Overview

Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Status: Operational
Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Locale: The Netherlands
Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Termini:
Sauwerd railway station
Roodeschool railway station
Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Stations: 9
Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Opened: August 16, 1893
Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Line Length: 26.9 km (16.7 mi)
Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Number of Tracks: mostly single track
Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Track Gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Sauwerd–Roodeschool Railway Electrification: no