Crystal Palace line

Crystal Palace Line
A Southern Class 456 entering Crystal Palace station in 2009
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleGreater London
Termini
Stations7
Service
TypeSuburban rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)Southern
Thameslink (non-stop)
Rolling stockClass 377
Class 700
History
Opened1856-1858
Technical
Number of tracks1-2
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC Third Rail
Operating speed60 mph (97 km/h) maximum
Route map

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The Crystal Palace Line is a railway line in London which runs from Balham Junction to Beckenham Junction. The engineer's reference for this line is BBJ.