Shenfield–Southend line
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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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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 | ||
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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.[1] Passenger services on the line are currently operated by Greater Anglia.