Neris Catacomb Railway

During the 1870s, the Neris Catacomb Railway Company purchased the rights to construct an underground light railway through two branches of the Neris catacombs. The company spent several years making modifications to several existing tunnels in order to run narrow-gauge trains. The 7.4 kilometer long 600mm gauge line entered operation in 1888, and carries heating coal, mail, and general goods.
From 1888 to 1904, the railway was operated by means of a series of rope hoists powered by steam engines located on the surface. In 1904, however, the Company invested in the electrification of the entire system.
Category:Railways of Liotain
Category:Neris