Watford DC line facts for kids
The Watford DC line is a special railway line in England. It helps people travel between London Euston and Watford, Hertfordshire. This line is used by London Overground trains. It's called "DC" because of how it gets its power.
This railway line runs right next to the much bigger West Coast Main Line (WCML). A part of the Watford DC line is even shared with the London Underground Bakerloo line. This shared section goes from Queen's Park to Harrow & Wealdstone. The trains you'll see on this line are called Class 378 "Capitalstar" trains.
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What Does "DC" Mean?
The "DC" in Watford DC line stands for "direct current." This is a type of electricity used to power the trains. The line was set up this way a long time ago, in the early 1900s, by a company called the London and North Western Railway.
Most modern main railway lines, like the West Coast Main Line, use a different type of electricity called "alternating current." They get this power from wires hanging above the tracks. The Watford DC line uses a different system, which makes it unique.
Trains on the Watford DC Line
The trains that run on the Watford DC line are modern and designed for commuters. They are part of the London Overground network. These trains help thousands of people travel for work, school, or fun every day. They connect busy parts of London with towns just outside the city.
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Images for kids
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An Oerlikon electric train at Harrow and Wealdstone in 1956.
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An old Silverlink Metro train stopping at Harlesden station.
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A map showing the proposed Croxley rail link.
