What is the Didcot, Newbury and Southampton Railway (DNSR)?

Q: What is the Didcot, Newbury and Southampton Railway (DNSR)?


A: The DNSR was a cross-country railway in England that ran north-south between Didcot, Newbury, and Winchester.

Q: When was the DNSR opened?


A: The DNSR was opened in stages between 1882 and 1885.

Q: Did the DNSR reach Southampton?


A: No, it never reached Southampton due to a lack of money. Trains from Winchester to Southampton went by another route.

Q: When did the DNSR close?


A: The DNSR closed between 1960 and 1962.

Q: What are some sections of the DNSR that have become cycle routes?


A: Some sections of the DNSR have become cycle routes.

Q: What are the plans for the cycle route near Winchester?


A: There are plans to build a cafe called the "Handlebar Cafe" on the cycle route near Winchester.

Q: Is the DNSR still in operation?


A: No, the DNSR is no longer in operation.

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