Cambridge line
The Cambridge line runs from Cambridge junction north of Hitchin on the East Coast Main Line to Shepreth Branch Junction south of Cambridge on the West Anglia Main Line and forms part of the route between London King's Cross and East Anglia. The line is part of the Network Rail Strategic Route 5, SRS 05.05 and is classified as a London and South East Commuter line.
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A Thameslink Class 700 at Meldreth in 2018 | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Network Rail | ||
| Locale | East of England | ||
| Termini |
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| Stations | 7 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Heavy rail | ||
| System | National Rail | ||
| Operator(s) | Great Northern | ||
| Rolling stock | Class 387 "Electrostar" Class 700 "Desiro City" | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1851 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Number of tracks | Double track throughout | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
| Loading gauge | W8 | ||
| Route availability | RA 7-9 | ||
| Electrification | 25 kV AC OHLE | ||
| Operating speed | 90 mph (140 km/h) maximum | ||
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