Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway

Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway

The Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway is a railway line in the Netherlands, running from Stadskanaal to Zuidbroek, passing through Veendam. The line was opened in 1910, and closed in 1953, but the Veendam-Zuidbroek section was reopened in 2011. The Stadskanaal-Veendam section is owned by the STAR museum railway, and mostly runs using steam trains.

Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Stations

Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Station: Opened | Closed

• Stadskanaal Hoofdstation 1905 1953
• Stadskanaal Pekelderweg 1910 1953
• Nieuwediep 1910 1953
• Bareveld 1910 1953
• Wildervank 1910 1953
• Veendam 1910, 2011 1953
• — two separate stations: one served by Arriva, the other by STAR steam trains
• Meeden-Muntendam 1910 1941
• Zuidbroek 1868 —

Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Train service

Services on the Veendam-Zuidbroek line are operated by Arriva. From Monday to Saturday, trains run every thirty minutes between 5am and 8pm. At all other times trains run hourly.

Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Overview

Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Status: Operational
Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Owner: ProRail, STAR
Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Locale: The Netherlands
Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Termini:
Stadskanaal
Zuidbroek
Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Stations: 6
Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Service Operator(s): Arriva, STAR
History
Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Opened: August 1, 1910
Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Line Length: 22 km (14 mi)
Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Number of Tracks: single track
Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Track Gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek Railway Electrification: no