Branch line
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A branch line is a relatively minor railway line which branches off a more important through route. Many British branch lines were closed as a result of the "Beeching Axe" in the 1960s, although some have been re-opened as heritage railways.
The smallest branch line that is still in operation in the UK is the line from Stourbridge Junction going to Stourbridge Town. This only has one track. the journey is 1/3 of a mile and takes around 55 seconds to complete its journey.