Operation Perseus
Encyclopedia
Operation Perseus was an initiative launched by the British Transport Police
in August 1998. The aim of the operation was to reduce railway crime
on the Brighton
to Hastings
East Coastway
line. As part of the launch, Connex South-Central Class 421
3Cop no. 1409 was named "Operation Perseus" at a ceremony at Eastbourne
.
British Transport Police
The British Transport Police is a special police force that polices those railways and light-rail systems in Great Britain for which it has entered into an agreement to provide such services...
in August 1998. The aim of the operation was to reduce railway crime
Crime
Crime is the breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority can ultimately prescribe a conviction...
on the Brighton
Brighton railway station
Brighton railway station is the principal railway station in the city of Brighton and Hove, on the south coast of England. The station master is Mark Epsom...
to Hastings
Hastings
Hastings is a town and borough in the county of East Sussex on the south coast of England. The town is located east of the county town of Lewes and south east of London, and has an estimated population of 86,900....
East Coastway
East Coastway Line
East Coastway is the name used by the train operating company, Southern , for the routes it operates along the south coast of Sussex and Kent to the east of Brighton, England. Those to the West of Brighton are named the West Coastway Line...
line. As part of the launch, Connex South-Central Class 421
British Rail Class 421
The British Rail Class 421 electrical multiple units were built at BR York Works between 1964 and 1972. Units were built in two batches, and were initially introduced on services on the Brighton Main Line. Later units were introduced on services to Portsmouth. These units replaced older Southern...
3Cop no. 1409 was named "Operation Perseus" at a ceremony at Eastbourne
Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a large town and borough in East Sussex, on the south coast of England between Brighton and Hastings. The town is situated at the eastern end of the chalk South Downs alongside the high cliff at Beachy Head...
.