Harlingen–Nieuweschans railway
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The Harlingen–Nieuweschans railway is a railway line in the Netherlands
running from the port of Harlingen
to Nieuweschans
, passing through Leeuwarden and Groningen. The line was opened between 1863 and 1868. It is also known as the Staatslijn
"B". At Nieuweschans, a connection with the German railway network is provided through the Ihrhove–Nieuweschans railway
.
The Frisian Port of Harlingen was to be ment a segment in an international transport-chain between Great Britain and Eurasia. Already in 1845 some Belgian engineers
Xavier Tarte and Castillion Du Portail projected and developed a Pan- European Railwayjunction between Spain via Paris, Wallonië Maastricht- Arnhem- Zwolle
onto Harlingen via Leeuwarden, and from Harlingen via Leeuwarden, Groningen
and the German border, Nieuweschans onto the Northern German ports Bremen-Hamburg.
it was not until the 1860´s before a part of this plan could be completed by the rormer Dutch government, the administration of mister Thorbecke and the Law to reorganise the stataldebts, mr Van Hall. This administration committeted the railway-constructions all over the Netherlands outside the so called pre-occupied presumen
'Economical heart' the 'Randstad-Holland'including the political advanted main-seaports Rotterdam and above all, Seaport Amsterdam-IJmound.
Benearth the junction (vlissingen-port)-Breda- Tilburg, With the railway junction Harlingen-Leeuwarden (1863) and Leeuwarden - Leer Germany (1867) Harlingen was the very first harbour that by Administration of the Dutch governement directly had been connected with the European hinterland.
Although Harlingen-port was advanced in connecting seaways at the time (until 1850's-)Harlingen did not have any changes to develope its Port and direct Railway connection with Northern Europe, Russia Scandinavia and Baltic States.
Moreover by this time, Harlingen Port must take her opportunity, to get better connected by Railway becouse of the Law 'Natura-2000' and 'Geomorfological regulations seabed biothope' The present administration of the ministery of Infrstructure and environment (I&M) refuses any co-operation in developeing Port Harlingen as a partner-port of Randstad ARA-Mainports.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
running from the port of Harlingen
Harlingen
Harlingen may mean:* Harlingen, Netherlands, a municipality and city in the province of Friesland* Harlingen, Texas, a city in the United States* Harlingen, New Jersey, an unincorporated village in Montgomery Township, New Jersey, United States...
to Nieuweschans
Nieuweschans
Bad Nieuweschans is a town in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Oldambt, about 12 km east of Winschoten. In April 2009 the municipality of Reiderland changed the name from Nieuweschans, to promote the town as a spa...
, passing through Leeuwarden and Groningen. The line was opened between 1863 and 1868. It is also known as the Staatslijn
Staatslijn
A Staatslijn is a railway that was established as a result of the railway law passed on 18 August 1860 by the State in the Netherlands. 10 of these lines were built...
"B". At Nieuweschans, a connection with the German railway network is provided through the Ihrhove–Nieuweschans railway
Ihrhove–Nieuweschans railway
The Ihrhove–Nieuweschans railway is an international railway line running from Ihrhove near Leer in Germany to Nieuweschans in the Netherlands. The line was opened in 1876. Ihrhove is situated on the north-south Emsland Railway, between Papenburg and Leer...
.
The Frisian Port of Harlingen was to be ment a segment in an international transport-chain between Great Britain and Eurasia. Already in 1845 some Belgian engineers
Xavier Tarte and Castillion Du Portail projected and developed a Pan- European Railwayjunction between Spain via Paris, Wallonië Maastricht- Arnhem- Zwolle
onto Harlingen via Leeuwarden, and from Harlingen via Leeuwarden, Groningen
and the German border, Nieuweschans onto the Northern German ports Bremen-Hamburg.
it was not until the 1860´s before a part of this plan could be completed by the rormer Dutch government, the administration of mister Thorbecke and the Law to reorganise the stataldebts, mr Van Hall. This administration committeted the railway-constructions all over the Netherlands outside the so called pre-occupied presumen
'Economical heart' the 'Randstad-Holland'including the political advanted main-seaports Rotterdam and above all, Seaport Amsterdam-IJmound.
Benearth the junction (vlissingen-port)-Breda- Tilburg, With the railway junction Harlingen-Leeuwarden (1863) and Leeuwarden - Leer Germany (1867) Harlingen was the very first harbour that by Administration of the Dutch governement directly had been connected with the European hinterland.
Although Harlingen-port was advanced in connecting seaways at the time (until 1850's-)Harlingen did not have any changes to develope its Port and direct Railway connection with Northern Europe, Russia Scandinavia and Baltic States.
Moreover by this time, Harlingen Port must take her opportunity, to get better connected by Railway becouse of the Law 'Natura-2000' and 'Geomorfological regulations seabed biothope' The present administration of the ministery of Infrstructure and environment (I&M) refuses any co-operation in developeing Port Harlingen as a partner-port of Randstad ARA-Mainports.
Stations
The main interchange stations on the Harlingen–Nieuweschans railway are:- LeeuwardenLeeuwarden railway stationLeeuwarden is the main railway station in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. The station opened on 27 October 1863 and is on the Arnhem–Leeuwarden railway, the Harlingen–Nieuweschans railway and the Leeuwarden–Stavoren railway. Leeuwarden was also the terminus of the North Friesland Railway which served...
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, ZwolleZwolleZwolle is a municipality and the capital city of the province of Overijssel, Netherlands, 120 kilometers northeast of Amsterdam. Zwolle has about 120,000 citizens.-History:...
, and StavorenStavorenStavoren is a small town on the coast of the IJsselmeer, about 5 km south of Hindeloopen. It lies within the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân. Stavoren was granted city rights in 1118, making it the oldest city in Friesland... - GroningenGroningen railway stationGroningen is the main railway station in Groningen, the Netherlands. In Groningen, the station is also called Hoofdstation. The station opened on 1 June 1866 and is on the Harlingen–Nieuweschans railway. The first building was a temporary structure outside the former fortifications. In 1870, with...
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and RoodeschoolRoodeschoolRoodeschool is a community situated in the northeast of Groningen province in the Netherlands and forming part of the municipality of Eemsmond... - ZuidbroekZuidbroek railway stationZuidbroek is a railway station in Zuidbroek, The Netherlands. The station was opened in 1868. It is located on the Harlingen–Nieuweschans railway between Groningen and Nieuweschans, and at the northern end of the Stadskanaal–Zuidbroek railway...
: to VeendamVeendamVeendam is a municipality and a town in the northeastern Dutch province of Groningen.A Holland America Line cruise ship, the MS Veendam, is named after the city.- Population centres :... - NieuweschansNieuweschans railway stationNieuweschans is a railway station in Bad Nieuweschans, the Netherlands.It is the easternmost station in the Netherlands. The station opened on 1 November 1868. It is located on the Harlingen–Nieuweschans railway and the Ihrhove–Nieuweschans railway, which leads towards Leer in Germany. The...
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