Lemvigbanen

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 single-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 is to be used to test a prototype hydrogen-powered train in 2010.[2]

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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.

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References

  1. ^ "Midtjyske Jernbaner" (in Danish). Region Midtjylland. http://www.regionmidtjylland.dk/regional+udvikling/kollektiv+trafik/regionale+busser/midtjyske+jernbaner. Retrieved 28 July 2009. 
  2. ^ Claus Torbensen (2008-01-01). "Demonstrating the power of hydrogen". Railway Gazette International. http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/10/demonstrating-the-power-of-hydrogen.html. 

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