National Express East Anglia (NXEA) was a train operating company in England owned by National Express that operated the Greater Anglia franchise from April 2004 until February 2012. Originally trading as One,it was rebranded National Express East Anglia in February 2008. It provided local,suburban and express services from London Liverpool Street to destinations in Essex,Hertfordshire,Cambridgeshire,Suffolk and Norfolk in the East of England.
Norwich railway station is the northern terminus of the Great Eastern Main Line in the East of England,serving the city of Norwich,Norfolk. It is 114 miles 77 chains (185.0 km) down the main line from London Liverpool Street,the western terminus.
The West Anglia Main Line is one of the two main lines that operate out of Liverpool Street. It runs generally north through Cheshunt,Broxbourne,Harlow,Bishop's Stortford and Audley End to Cambridge,with branches between serving Stratford,Hertford and Stansted Airport. The line runs along the boundary between Hertfordshire and Essex for much of its length.
Ely railway station is on the Fen line in the east of England,serving the city of Ely,Cambridgeshire. It is 70 miles 30 chains (113.3 km) from London Liverpool Street and is situated between Waterbeach and Littleport stations on the Fen line to King's Lynn. It is an important junction for three other lines;the Ely to Peterborough Line,the Ipswich to Ely Line and the Norwich to Ely line.
The Breckland line is a secondary railway line in the east of England that links Cambridge in the west to Norwich in the east. The line runs through three counties:Cambridgeshire,Suffolk and Norfolk. It takes its name from the Breckland region of Norfolk,and passes through Thetford Forest.
Cambridge railway station is the principal station serving the city of Cambridge in the east of England. It stands at the end of Station Road,1 mile (1.6 km) south-east of the city centre. It is the northern terminus of the West Anglia Main Line,55 miles 52 chains (89.6 km) down the line from London Liverpool Street,the southern terminus.
The Ely–Peterborough line is a railway line in England,linking East Anglia to the Midlands. It is a part of the Network Rail Strategic Route 5,SRS 05.07 and is classified as a secondary line. It is used by a variety of inter-regional and local passenger services from East Anglia to the West Midlands and North West,as well as freight and infrastructure traffic;it also links with the busy East Coast Main Line at its western end. Fenland District council put forward their Rail Development Strategy for the route in 2012,which includes infrastructure upgrades for the intermediate stations,improved frequencies for the services using it and establishing a Community Rail Partnership for the line in 2013–14.
Harling Road railway station is on the Breckland line in the east of England,serving the villages of Larling,Roudham and East Harling,Norfolk. The line runs between Cambridge in the west and Norwich in the east.
Wymondham railway station is on the Breckland Line in the East of England,serving the town of Wymondham,Norfolk. The line runs between Cambridge in the west and Norwich in the east. It is situated between Spooner Row and Norwich,113 miles 72 chains (183.3 km) from London Liverpool Street via Ely.
Eccles Road railway station is on the Breckland line in the east of England,serving the villages of Eccles,Quidenham and Wilby in Norfolk. The line runs between Cambridge in the west and Norwich in the east.
Thetford railway station is on the Breckland line in the east of England,serving the town of Thetford,Norfolk. The line runs between Cambridge in the west and Norwich in the east.
Spooner Row railway station is on the Breckland line in the East of England,serving the village of Spooner Row,Norfolk. The line runs between Cambridge in the west and Norwich in the east.
Manea railway station is on the Ely–Peterborough line in the east of England and serves the village of Manea,Cambridgeshire. It is 80 miles 18 chains (129.1 km) measured from London Liverpool Street,and is situated between Ely and March stations.
Shippea Hill railway station is on the Breckland Line in the east of England,serving the Burnt Fen area of Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. The line runs between Cambridge in the west and Norwich in the east.
Stansted Airport railway station is on a branch line off the West Anglia Main Line in the east of England and was opened in 1991 to provide a rail link to London Stansted Airport. It is 36 miles 67 chains (59.3 km) down the line from London Liverpool Street station,to which a frequent dedicated service called the Stansted Express operates.
Brandon railway station is on the Breckland Line in the East of England,serving the town of Brandon,Suffolk,although the station is actually situated across the county boundary in Norfolk. The line runs between Cambridge in the west and Norwich in the east.
Whittlesford Parkway railway station is on the West Anglia Main Line serving the village of Whittlesford in Cambridgeshire,England. It is 49 miles 1 chain (78.9 km) down the line from London Liverpool Street and is situated between Great Chesterford and Shelford stations. Its three-letter station code is WLF.
Audley End railway station is on the West Anglia Main Line serving the village of Wendens Ambo and the town of Saffron Walden in Essex,England. It is 41 miles 55 chains (67.1 km) down the line from London Liverpool Street and is situated between Newport and Great Chesterford stations. Its three-letter station code is AUD.
Stansted Mountfitchet railway station is on the West Anglia Main Line serving the village of Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex,England. It is 33 miles 28 chains (53.7 km) down the line from London Liverpool Street and is situated between Bishop's Stortford and Elsenham on the main line;Stansted Airport station follows on the airport branch. Its three-letter station code is SST.
Greater Anglia is a train operating company in Great Britain owned as a joint venture by Abellio,the international arm of the state-owned Dutch national rail operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen,and the Japanese trading company Mitsui &Co. It operates the East Anglia franchise,providing the commuter and intercity services from its Central London terminus at London Liverpool Street to Essex,Suffolk,Norfolk and parts of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire as well as many regional services throughout the East of England.
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