Washington UK 15th Jan 2024. The mothballed Leamside railway line as it passes through Washington, north east England, UK. This view shows the barrier across the line preventing access to the Victoria viaduct across the river Wear.

Washington UK 15th Jan 2024. The mothballed Leamside railway line as it passes through Washington, north east England, UK. This view shows the barrier across the line preventing access to the Victoria viaduct across the river Wear. Stock Photo
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Washington Imaging / Alamy Stock Photo

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2WCB91C

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51.8 MB (3.4 MB Compressed download)

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3475 x 5213 px | 29.4 x 44.1 cm | 11.6 x 17.4 inches | 300dpi

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15 January 2024

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Washington, Tyne and Wear, England, UK

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

The Leamside Line, from Pelaw to Tursdale in Co. Durham, was closed in the 1990s. Since that time various attempts have been made to have it reopened. Proposals see it as an alternative route to the east coast mainline and/or to allow an extension of the Tyneside Metro to serve Washington, one of the largest towns in the country not served by a railway.