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Bedford and Cambridge Railway
Oxford–Cambridge railway (1845–1967)
The Varsity Line was the main railway line that linked the English university cities of Oxford and Cambridge, operated by the London and North Western Railway. In World War II, the line became a strategic route for freight avoiding London, and additional connections were made to nearby lines to improve it, but it was not greatly used for its intended purpose.2 It was founded in 1860.1 It ceased to exist in 1865.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Varsity Line was the main railway line that linked the English university cities of Oxford and Cambridge, operated by the London and North Western Railway. In World War II, the line became a strategic route for freight avoiding London, and additional connections were made to nearby lines to improve it, but it was not greatly used for its intended purpose.2
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