| System |
|---|
| Ownership | BAA (Ferrovial) |
| Date opened | 1998 |
| Route length | 16.5 miles (26.5km) |
| Gauge | 1,435mm |
| Maximum line speed | 100mph (160km/h) |
| Passengers carried/daily average | 15,000 |
| Power supply | 25kV ac, overhead supply |
| Rolling stock builder | Siemens (also CAF for Class 332) |
| Class 332 fleet total | 14 |
| Formation | Four and five car |
| Capacity | 230 (four-car), 286 (five-car) |
| Class 360/2 fleet total | 5 |
| Formation | Four car units |
| Capacity | 280 seated; 130 standing |
| Special Characteristics |
|---|
| Fast and regular service to world's busiest international airport | |
| New terminal building served by major new rail station | |
| Stopping service introduced to attract more local passengers | |
| Re-direction of services with airport expansion | |
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