Heathrow Express
Heathrow Express is a high-frequency airport rail link operating between London Heathrow Airport and London Paddington. Opened in 1998, trains run non-stop, with a journey time of 15 minutes. The service is operated jointly by Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express Operating Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Heathrow Airport Holdings. Around 16,000 passengers use the service each day.
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Franchise(s) | Open access operator Not subject to franchising 23 June 1998 – 2028 |
Main route(s) | London Paddington – Heathrow Airport |
Fleet size | 12 Class 387 |
Stations called at | 3 |
Stations operated | 3 |
Parent company | Heathrow Airport Holdings |
Reporting mark | HX |
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Length | 26.285 km (16.333 mi) |
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Website | www |
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