Settle–Carlisle line
TypeMain line
SystemNational Rail
StatusOperational
LocaleNorth West England
Yorkshire and the Humber
TerminiSettle
54°04′01″N 2°16′51″W / 54.0669°N 2.2807°W / 54.0669; -2.2807 (Settle station)
Carlisle
54°53′28″N 2°56′01″W / 54.8911°N 2.9335°W / 54.8911; -2.9335 (Carlisle station)
Stations10
Services1
Opened1875 (goods) and 1876 (passengers)
OwnerNetwork Rail
Operator(s)Northern Rail
Depot(s)Neville Hill, Leeds
Rolling stockPrimarily Class 158 and Class 153
Line length71.75 mi (115.47 km)
Number of tracksDouble (except on the Ribblehead Viaduct)
Track gaugeStandard gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Operating speed60 mph
Highest elevationAis Gill (1,169 feet (356 m))