The C2C line seen from Front Lane bridge
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The C2C line seen from Front Lane bridge
Image: © Marathon Taken: 24 May 2017
The line between London and Tilbury was opened on 13th April 1854 by the London Tilbury & Southend Railway (LTSR) on their new line to Tilbury, which split from the Eastern Counties Railway (ECR) at Forest Gate. The London, Tilbury & Southend Railway (LTSR) direct line from Bow to Barking (avoiding Stratford and Forest Gate) was constructed from west to east in 1858. The route to Southend, however, was not direct, taking a considerable diversion from Barking via Dagenham Dock to serve the port at Tilbury. Between 1885 and 1888 a new direct route from Barking to Pitsea was constructed, and the line here east of Upminster opened on 1st May 1886. This is now the C2C line. This view is from the bridge carrying Front Lane over the railway.
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