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British Rail Class 305 facts for kids
| British Rail Class 305 | |
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 A failed (broken down) Class 305 train at platform 8 of Stratford station. In the background can be seen part of a London Transport Central Line 1962 stock tube train. |
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| In service | 1960 - 2002 |
| Manufacturer | BR York/Doncaster |
| Number built | 71 trainsets |
| Formation | 3/4 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 272 seats |
| Operator | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
| Weight | 118 t |
| Voltage | 25 kV AC Overhead |
| Gauge | 4ft 8.5in (1,435 mm) |
The British Rail Class 305 was an alternating current (AC) electric multiple unit (EMU). Under the pre-1973 British Rail numbering system, the class was known as AM5. When TOPS as introduced, the class became Class 305.
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Images for kids
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Class 305 unit 305501 working with ScotRail at Edinburgh Waverley in September 2001