National Express East Anglia facts for kids
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| Franchise(s): | Greater Anglia 1 April 2004 - 5 February 2012 |
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| Main region(s): | East of England |
| Other region(s): | London |
| Fleet size: | 267 |
| Stations called at: | 167 |
| National Rail abbreviation: | LE |
| Parent company: | National Express Group |
| Web site: | www.nationalexpresseastanglia.com |
National Express East Anglia was a company that ran passenger trains in the United Kingdom. It was also known as London Eastern Railway Ltd. This company was part of the larger National Express Group.
From April 1, 2004, to February 26, 2008, the train services were branded as ‘one’. The company offered different types of train journeys. These included local trips, suburban routes, and faster express services.
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What was National Express East Anglia?
National Express East Anglia was a "train operating company." This means it was a business that managed and ran passenger trains. It operated under a special agreement called a "railway franchise." This agreement allowed them to run trains in a specific area for a set period.
The company was owned by the National Express Group. They started running trains on April 1, 2004. Their services ended on February 5, 2012.
Where did their trains go?
The trains mainly started from Liverpool Street station in the City of London. From there, they traveled to many places. These destinations were part of the "Greater Anglia" network.
This network stretched across several counties. It included parts of north and east Greater London. It also covered Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and Norfolk. These areas are all located in a region called East Anglia.
A change of name
When the company first started, its trains and services were known as ‘one’. This branding lasted for almost four years. On February 26, 2008, the name changed.
After that date, the services were known as National Express East Anglia. This name matched its parent company, the National Express Group.
Images for kids
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One liveried Class 90 at Liverpool Street station in March 2007
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Class 156 at Marks Tey in March 2008
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One liveried Class 315 at Hackney Downs station in August 2007
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Class 379 in Norwich in January 2011
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