Crouch Valley line
The Crouch Valley line (sometimes referred to as the Southminster branch line) is a branch line off the Shenfield–Southend line in Essex, in the east of England. It links Wickford in the west to Southminster in the east. During peak hours, trains connect to or from the Great Eastern Main Line at Shenfield, and its London terminus at Liverpool Street.
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Wickford is the western terminus of the line. The station building is undergoing rebuilding as of October 2022, as can be seen in this view looking east. The Crouch Valley bay platforms are visible either side of the through platforms. | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Network Rail | ||
| Locale | Essex East of England | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 7 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Commuter rail | ||
| System | National Rail | ||
| Operator(s) | Greater Anglia | ||
| Rolling stock | Class 720 | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1889 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 16 miles 40 chains (26.6 km) | ||
| Number of tracks | 1 | ||
| Character | Rural | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC OHLE | ||
| Operating speed | 60 mph maximum | ||
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The line is part of the Network Rail Strategic Route 7, SRS 07.05, and is classified as a London and South East commuter line. The stations and passenger services on the line are currently operated by Greater Anglia.
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