Tonbridge Jubilee Sidings

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Tonbridge Jubilee Sidings
Location
Location Tonbridge, Kent
Coordinates 51°11′34″N0°15′39″E / 51.1929°N 0.2607°E / 51.1929; 0.2607 Coordinates: 51°11′34″N0°15′39″E / 51.1929°N 0.2607°E / 51.1929; 0.2607
OS grid TQ580461
Characteristics
Owner(s) Network Rail
Operator(s) Southeastern
Depot code(s)TG [1]
Type EMU

Tonbridge Jubilee Sidings are located in Tonbridge, Kent, England, on the Redhill to Tonbridge Line to the west of Tonbridge station.

Present

Stabling is provided for Southeastern Class 377 EMUs, [2] Class 375 Electrostars and Class 465 Networkers. [3]

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References

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  2. "377s in Multiple in Jubilee Sidings". Southern Electric Group. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  3. "375902 5E42 Tunbridge Wells - Tonbridge Jubilee Sidings at Tonbridge 26/11/12". Flickr. Retrieved 14 April 2017.