What is c2c?
Q: What is c2c?
A: c2c is a British train operating company that is part of the National Express Group.
Q: What route does c2c provide passenger rail services on?
A: c2c provides passenger rail services on the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway line from Fenchurch Street railway station in the City of London to the northern Thames Gateway area of southern Essex including Grays and Southend-on-Sea.
Q: What was this route formerly known as?
A: This route was formerly known as the Thameside franchise, and was renamed the Essex Thameside franchise in 2009.
Q: How fast can trains travel on this line?
A: The main route from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness via Basildon is 39.5 mph and the fastest timetabled journey time from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness is 58 mph giving an average speed of 40.7 mph, although the route can be done in 47 mph, giving an average speed of 50 mph. The line currently has a maximum speed limit of 75 mph (121 km/h), although the Class 357 Electrostar electric multiple unit trains which run on it are capable of a maximum speed of 100 mph (160 km/h).
Q: What did c2c trade under before July 2002?
A: Before July 2002, c2c traded under the name LTS Rail.
Q: Who is the current director for c2c?
A: The current director for c2c is Julian Drury.
