Shenfield–Southend line
The Shenfield–Southend line is a branch line off the Great Eastern Main Line in Essex, in the east of England. It links Shenfield in the west to Southend Victoria, in Southend-on-Sea, in the east. The vast majority of services connect to or from the Great Eastern Main Line and its London terminus at Liverpool Street.
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Southend Victoria is the eastern terminus of the line | |||
| Overview | |||
| Owner | Network Rail | ||
| Locale | Essex | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 9 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Commuter rail | ||
| System | National Rail | ||
| Operator(s) | Greater Anglia | ||
| Depot(s) | Ilford | ||
| Rolling stock | Class 720 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 22 miles 26 chains (35.9 km) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC OHLE | ||
| Operating speed | 90 mph (140 km/h) | ||
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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. Passenger services on the line are currently operated by Greater Anglia.
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