Greenwich Park branch line

Greenwich Park branch line
(Lewisham line)
Southeastern train on the crossover near Lewisham
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleGreater London
Termini
Service
TypeCommuter rail, Suburban rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)Southeastern
Rolling stockBritish Rail Class 465
British Rail Class 466
Technical
Number of tracks2
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Route map

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The Greenwich Park branch line (also known as the Lewisham line[1][2]) 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.

  1. ^ "Kent Sussex & Wessex Sectional Appendix; LOR SO260 Seq 003" (pdf). Network Rail. Retrieved 19 July 2017.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Mitchell, Vic; Smith, Keith (20 July 2017). Holborn Viaduct to Lewisham. p. panel 97. ISBN 0-906520-81-9.