Assensbanen
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| Assensbanen | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Status | Closed |
| Termini | |
| Service | |
| Operator(s) | DSB |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 June 1884 |
| Closed | 21 May 1966 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 29.2 km (18.1 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Single |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | None |
Assensbanen was a state-owned Danish railway line on Funen, between Tommerup Stationsby on the Funen Main Line and Assens. The line opened on 31 May 1884 and was closed to passenger traffic on 21 May 1966. After freight traffic had lost its importance, the Minister of Transport decided to close the line completely.[1]
In the summer time, from 5 April to 21 October, it is now possible to ride the tracks the entire distance, about 30 km, on trolley cycles available for hire.
Possible starting points are Tommerup St., situated only 13 minutes by train from Odense, Glamsbjerg, situated 30 minutes by bus from Odense, and Assens situated 1 hour by bus from Odense.[2]
