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The Harlingen–Nieuweschans railway is a railway line in the Netherlands running from the port of Harlingen to Nieuweschans passing through Leeuwarden and Groningen. The line was opened between 1863 and 1868. It is also known as the Staatslijn B. At Nieuweschans a connection with the German railway network is provided through the Ihrhove–Nieuweschans railway.The Frisian Port of Harlingen was meant to be a segment in an international transport-chain between Great Britain and Eurasia.
