Epsom Downs Branch
The Epsom Downs Branch is a railway line in the United Kingdom. The line runs from Sutton to Epsom Downs and is about 3+3⁄4 miles (6.0 km) long. The line starts at Sutton in the London Borough of Sutton. It is double track for about 3⁄4 mile (1.2 km) until it reaches the approach to Belmont where it becomes single track. The line continues from Belmont through Banstead and terminates at Epsom Downs in Surrey. The "Downs" referred to in the name are part of the North Downs.
| Epsom Downs Branch | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Network Rail | ||
| ELR | NFE | ||
| Locale | Greater London | ||
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| Type | Commuter rail, Suburban rail | ||
| System | National Rail | ||
| Operator(s) | Southern | ||
| Rolling stock | Class 377 "Electrostar" | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 22 May 1865 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
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The line opened in 1865.
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