Dartford Loop Line

The Dartford Loop Line is one of three lines linking London with Dartford in Kent, England. It lies to the south of the other two: the North Kent Line (or Woolwich Line) and the Bexleyheath Line.

Dartford Loop Line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleGreater London
TerminiCharing Cross
Dartford
Service
TypeCommuter rail, Suburban rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)Southeastern
Rolling stockBritish Rail Class 376
British Rail Class 465
British Rail Class 466
British Rail Class 707
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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Dartford Loop Line
South Eastern Main Line
to London Terminals
Hither Green
South Eastern Main Line
to Orpington
Lee
Mottingham
New Eltham
Sidcup
Albany Park
Bexley
Crayford
North Kent Line &
Bexleyheath Line
Dartford
Dartford Carriage Sidings
North Kent Line

Informally, the line is known as the Sidcup Line in the context of Southeastern Metro services.

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