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Hi does anyone know the official abbreviation for the Brighton main. I always thought it was the BML. But some say that that is infact the official term for the SWML
Significant additional capacity is now being provided on Network Rails Sussex route the Brighton Main Line (BML) and branches, plus the South London suburban area through an extensive train lengthening programme and the implementation of the Thameslink Programme.
Besides, some of them aren't exactly useful. The WCML uses three different combinations of letters (LEC, CGJ and WCM), and obviously its branches use different ones again such as RBS (RugbyBirminghamStafford). MLN refers not only to LondonBristol but also BristolPenzance. Some of them don't actually make sense as through routes anymore, like WEY which is ChippenhamDorchester.
I think it's safe to use BML to mean the Brighton Mainline, and SWML for the South West Mainline (WaterlooWeymouth). Although some people use SWML to mean South Wales Mainline (SwindonSwansea via the Severn Tunnel). And just to confuse you further, the ELR of SWM means SwindonSwansea via Gloucester.
The Brighton Mainline's ELR is VTB, presumably VicToria to Brighton.
Besides, some of them aren't exactly useful. The WCML uses three different combinations of letters (LEC, CGJ and WCM)
MLN refers not only to London–Bristol but also Bristol–Penzance.
Does any line have ELR as its ELR?