First Capital Connect facts for kids
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| Franchise(s): | Thameslink Great Northern 1 Apr 2006 – 13 Sep 2014 |
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| Main {{{nameforarea}}}(s): | East of England, London, South East England | ||
| Stations called at: | approx. 129 | ||
| Stations operated: | 77 | ||
| Route km operated: | 778.9 | ||
| National Rail abbreviation: | FC | ||
| Parent company: | FirstGroup | ||
| Web site: | www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk | ||
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First Capital Connect (FCC) was a train company in England. It operated passenger train services for about eight years. FCC ran trains from 1 April 2006 until 13 September 2014.
The company was owned by FirstGroup, a large transport company. First Capital Connect managed two main railway lines. These were the Thameslink route and services along the East Coast Main Line.
Connecting Cities: Where FCC Trains Went
First Capital Connect trains served many important locations. The Thameslink route connected Brighton in the south to Bedford in the north. This line went right through the heart of London.
Other services ran from King's Cross in London. These trains traveled north to places like Peterborough, Cambridge, and King's Lynn. This helped many people travel for work, school, or fun.
The End of the Line: What Happened to FCC
First Capital Connect operated under a special agreement called a "franchise." This is like a contract that allows a company to run train services for a set period. When FCC's contract ended, it was not renewed.
After First Capital Connect stopped running trains, a new company took over. This new company was called Govia Thameslink Railway. It continued to operate the same train services that FCC used to run.
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