British Rail Class 350 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 350 "Desiro" |
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Class 350 at Stafford wearing the London Midland livery
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| In service | 2004 - Current |
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Family name | Desiro |
| Number built | 30 trainsets, 37 under construction |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | London Midland |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100mph (161 km/h) |
| Weight | 170 tonnes |
| Electric system(s) | 25kV AC overhead 750V DC 3rd rail |
| Braking system(s) | Air regenerative |
The Class 350 "Desiro" is a type of electric train used in the UK. It's called an EMU because it's made of several carriages that can run together as one train. These trains were built by a company called Siemens starting in 2004.
The Class 350 trains are part of the "Desiro" family. This family includes other trains like the Class 185, 360, 444, and 450. The Class 350 is very similar to the Class 450.
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What is the Class 350 Desiro?
The Class 350 is an electric multiple unit (EMU). This means it's a train that gets its power from electricity. It can run on two different types of electricity: 25,000 volts from overhead lines or 750 volts from a third rail.
These trains can travel at a top speed of 100 miles per hour (161 km/h). Each train is made up of four carriages. They are used for passenger services, helping people travel between cities.
Who Built These Trains?
The Class 350 trains were built by a company called Siemens. Siemens is a big company from Germany that makes many different things, including trains. They started building these trains in 2004.
Where Do They Run?
These trains mainly run on the southern part of the West Coast Main Line. This is a very important railway line in the UK. It connects major cities like London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
The trains are used by different railway companies. They help people commute and travel for longer journeys.
Different Versions of the Class 350
There are two main versions of the Class 350:
- Class 350/1s: Thirty of these trains were built first. They were used by railway companies like Central Trains and Silverlink. They ran on regional express services.
- Class 350/2s: Later, 37 more of these trains were built. These newer trains are used by London Midland.
Images for kids
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The neutral colour scheme interior of the Class 350/1
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350108 at London Euston. The first Class 350 trains had a grey and blue design. This was because they were used by both Central Trains and Silverlink.
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London Midland 350252 arrives at Watford Junction. This train is going to London Euston.
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TransPennine Express 350402 at Glasgow Central
