Heathrow Express High Speed Rail Link, United Kingdom
System:
Ownership
BAA (Ferrovial)
Date opened
1998
Route length
16.5 miles (26.5km)
Gauge
1,435mm
Maximum line speed
100mph (160km/h)
Passengers carried/daily average
15,000
Power supply
25kV ac, overhead supply
Rolling stock builder
Siemens (also CAF for Class 332)
Class 332 fleet total
14
Formation
Four and five car
Capacity
230 (four-car), 286 (five-car)
Class 360/2 fleet total
5
Formation
Four car units
Capacity
280 seated; 130 standing
Special Characteristics:
Fast and regular service to world's busiest international airport
New terminal building served by major new rail station
Stopping service introduced to attract more local passengers
Re-direction of services with airport expansion
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