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Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway

Bushmills Station, BT57 8QZ

About

Where legendary geology meets industrial pioneering—the Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway traces the heritage of the world's first long-distance electric tramway. Linking the historic heart of Bushmills with the basalt columns of the UNESCO-listed Causeway, the line provides a breathtaking coastal corridor through the sand dunes of North Antrim, preserving a vital engineering artery of Northern Ireland's heritage.

Heritage

The Tramway to the Giants

The original Giant's Causeway Tramway was the world's first long-distance electric tramway, powered by hydroelectricity from the River Bush. Today's heritage railway follows the original trackbed along the stunning North Antrim coast, connecting the historic Bushmills Distillery district to the iconic basalt columns of the Causeway.

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    Location

    Bushmills Station, BT57 8QZ
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    Giant's Causeway Railway

    Technical Specifications

    Track Gauge
    3ftgauge
    Line Length
    2miles
    Original Date
    1883AD
    Heritage Opening
    2002AD
    UNESCO Link
    CausewayHeritage
    Replica Style
    Vintage TramDesign