Greenwich line

Greenwich line
A Southeastern Class 376 "Electrostar" at Greenwich with a service for London Bridge
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleGreater London
Termini
Stations4
Service
TypeCommuter rail, Suburban rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)Southeastern
Thameslink
Depot(s)Slade Green
Grove Park
Hornsey
Three Bridges
Rolling stockBritish Rail Class 376
British Rail Class 465
British Rail Class 466
British Rail Class 700 Desiro City
History
Opened8 February 1836
Technical
Line length3.08 miles (4.95 km)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Operating speed60 mph (96.5 km/h)
Route map

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The Greenwich line is a short railway line in South London that follows part of the route of the London and Greenwich Railway, which was the first railway line in London.

The line diverges from the South Eastern Main Line at North Kent East junction[1] and runs as far as Charlton junction[2] where it connects with the North Kent Line.

  1. ^ Quail Map 5 - England South (Map). September 2002. p. 3.
  2. ^ Network Rail (August 2001). Southern Zone Route Sectional Appendix. Vol. Module SA. p. 1/123 SO290. SO/SA/001A.