Trains have been connecting the heart of London and the Chiltern towns for over 125 years, you can tap into this line’s legacy and give it a drive for yourself with Just Trains’ London – Aylesbury route – out now for Train Simulator!
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The line shares its history with 2 key railways, the ill-fated Great Central, and the Metropolitan, which would go onto become part of the London Underground. The Great Central Main Line was built to connect Nottingham to London, and would approach the capital by aligning with rails already laid by the Met from Aylesbury onwards.
Ultimately, the Great Central would end up falling by the wayside, and links to other railways would become freight-only connections, however, a service between London Marylebone and Aylesbury would be retained, alongside Underground services as far as Amersham.
Additionally out of London Marylebone sprouts the Chiltern Main Line, which serves as an alternative path to Birmingham, avoiding the bustling West Coast Main Line. There is a branch line that links the two routes, between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough, that not only receives its own services but also longer distance services from London, offering passengers two distinct services to Aylesbury.
Just Trains’ London – Aylesbury route features both routes, the main line via High Wycombe, and via Harrow-on-the-Hill, sharing track with the Metropolitan Line along the way. Additionally, the Aylesbury – Princes Risborough branch is included, giving you no less than 78 miles of Chiltern Commuter railway to explore!
