Engineer's Line References (ELRs)

Mileages

Last update 24 May 2026

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Mileages are given in the form miles.chains unless stated otherwise. Figures prefixed with ≈ are approximate, those in parentheses are not on this route but are given for reference. Reference to 'start'/'end' of an asset are as read down the page.

CGJ Carlisle Grand Junction Line (WCML Crewe to Carlisle)

CGJ2 Weaver Junction to Warrington

 176.00	end on junction with CGJ1
 176.67	PRESTON BROOK
 178.11	intersection bridge under CHW1 (14.06)
 179.25	MOORE
 180.23	Acton Grange Junction with CHW1 (16.16)
 180.40	Manchester Ship Canal viaduct
 181.26	Mersey viaduct
 181.68	Slutchers Lane viaduct
 181.74	relocated Warrington South Junction with CGJ3 (181.76)
 181.76	original Warrington South Junction with CGJ3 (181.76) and CHW2 (17.76)

Note that a later realignment was 0.02 shorter