Thameslink Programme, London, United Kingdom

Key Data:

Project Title

Thameslink Programme

Infrastructure Operator

Network Rail

Franchise Holder (to April 2015)

First Capital Connect

Franchise Holder (from 2015)

to be announced

Project Cost

£5.5bn (£3.55bn)

Gauge

1,435mm

Power

25kV ac overhead supply
750V dc third-rail supply

Stations Served

Approx. 150

Projected Fleet

900–1,300 vehicles (as four-car units)

Projected Deliveries

2012–2015

Supplier

to be announced

Routes

to be announced

Projected Service Opening

Late 2015

Resurrected long-standing project

Greater integration of rail services north and south of Thames

Creation of new routes

Substantial infrastructure works

Major new rolling stock procurement