The Santander to Alar del Rey Railway Line in Alar del Rey, Spain

Whilst heritage railways are fairly frequent entries in Atlas Obscura rail lines that are still operating commercially are much rarer but not unknown . This, Iberian standard gauge, line is actually the the northern section, through the Cantabrian Mountains, in Spain, of a line which actually runs south as far as Palencia , which is northwest of Madrid. It is remarkable for its spectacular scenery, its marvellous railroad engineering and its historic value. Starting in the north, the line runs from Santander rail station, in Cantabria, quickly running out through the suburbs then is very soon

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