Ipswich–Ely line

The Ipswich–Ely line is a railway line linking East Anglia to the English Midlands via Ely. There is also a branch line to Cambridge. Passenger services are operated by Greater Anglia. It is a part of Network Rail Strategic Route 5, SRS 05.07, 05.08 and part of SRS 07.03. The line has previously been part of the Great Eastern Main Line.

Ipswich–Ely line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleSuffolk
Cambridgeshire
East of England
Termini
Service
TypeHeavy rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)Greater Anglia
Rolling stockClass 755
History
Opened26 November 1846
Technical
Line length~24 mi (39 km)
Number of tracksOne to Two
CharacterRural
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Loading gaugeW10
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC OHLE (Ipswich to Stowmarket)
None (Stowmarket to Peterborugh)
Operating speed40–75 mph (64–121 km/h)
Route map

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