Greenwich Park branch line
The Greenwich Park branch line (also known as the Lewisham line) is a short section of railway line in south east London which links the Catford Loop line to the South Eastern Main Line which originally terminated at Greenwich Park station. It provides a link for freight trains travelling from north London to the south east, as well as a route for passenger trains from London Victoria station to destinations in South East London and Kent.
| Greenwich Park branch line (Lewisham line) | |||
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Southeastern train on the crossover near Lewisham | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Network Rail | ||
| Locale | Greater London | ||
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| Type | Commuter rail, Suburban rail | ||
| System | National Rail | ||
| Operator(s) | Southeastern | ||
| Rolling stock | British Rail Class 465 British Rail Class 466 | ||
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| Number of tracks | 2 | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 750 V DC third rail | ||
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