Lemvigbanen
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| Company type | Aktieselskab |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1879 |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Fate | Merged with Odderbanen |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Denmark |
| Services | Passenger transportation |
| Website | www.lemvigbanen.dk (defunct) |
Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane (VLTJ) or Lemvigbanen is a Danish railway line in Northwest Jutland. 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.
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.[1]
The railway was used to test a prototype hydrogen-powered train in 2010.[2]
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".
See also
References
- ^ "Midtjyske Jernbaner" (in Danish). Region Midtjylland. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
- ^ Claus Torbensen (2008-01-01). "Demonstrating the power of hydrogen". Railway Gazette International.
External links
- Official website
- "Lemvigbanen. Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane A/S". Det Centrale Virksomhedsregister. Central Business Register.
- (in Danish) Danske Jernbaner – website with information on railway history in Denmark
Photos
- VLTJ at The Railfaneurope.net Picture Gallery
