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Hythe Pier, Railway and Ferry

Hythe Pier, Railway and Ferry
Overview
Coordinates50°52′29″N 1°23′37″W / 50.8746°N 1.3935°W / 50.8746; -1.3935
Stations2
Service
TypePier, railway and ferry
Operator(s)Red Funnel
Rolling stock
  • 2 locomotives
  • 4 bogie carriages
  • 1 flat car
  • 1 tank car
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameHythe Pier
Designated17 August 2021
Reference no.1476460
Technical
Track gauge2 ft (610 mm)
Route map

Ferry to Southampton
Hythe Pierhead
loco shed/workshops
Hythe Town

Hythe Pier, the Hythe Pier Railway and the Hythe Ferry provide a link between the port of Southampton and Hythe on the other side of Southampton Water. It is used both by commuters and tourists, and forms an important link in the Solent Way, England Coast Path and E9 European coastal paths. The railway is the oldest continuously-operating public pier train in the world. The ferry is now operated by Red Funnel, while the pier and tracks are owned by Hythe Pier Company.[1] Hythe Pier Heritage Association have taken ownership of the tractors and carriages upon restoration of each unit.

  1. ^ "Historic Hythe Pier sold to councillor in bid to save listed structure". Daily Echo. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.

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