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The Great Eastern Main Line is a very important railway line in England. It is about 114.5 miles long. This railway line connects Liverpool Street station in central London to many places in East London and the East of England.

What is the Great Eastern Main Line?

The Great Eastern Main Line is a main railway route. It helps people travel between London and towns like Shenfield, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, and Norwich. Think of it as a major highway for trains.

Connecting Cities and Towns

This railway line is super busy! It helps thousands of people travel every day for work, school, or holidays. It makes it easier to get from the big city of London to the beautiful countryside and coastal towns of East England.

Branch Lines

Besides the main line, there are also smaller railway lines called branch lines. These branch lines connect to the main line and go to other towns. They are like smaller roads that branch off a main highway.

Where do Branch Lines Go?

Some of the towns reached by these branch lines include Southminster, Braintree, Sudbury, and Harwich. There are also lines that go to popular coastal towns. These include Southend-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, and Lowestoft. These lines help people visit the seaside!

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