London Crosslink

London Crosslink
Overview
StatusLine and stations open, service discontinued.
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleEast of England
Termini
Stations19
Service
TypeHeavy rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)Anglia Railways
Rolling stockBritish Rail Class 170
History
Opened22 May 2000 (2000-05-22)
Closed28 September 2002 (2002-09-28)
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Route map

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London Crosslink was a passenger train service operated by Anglia Railways between Norwich and Basingstoke, using the North London Line to bypass central London. Class 170 Turbostar diesel multiple units were used, and the service operated between 22 May 2000 and 28 September 2002, supported by funding from the Strategic Rail Authority through its Rail Passenger Partnership fund.