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 British Rail Class 350 "Desiro" is class of electrical multiple unit built by Siemens AG from 2004- present. Thirty of these units, known as Class 350/1s, were built for use by Central Trains and Silverlink on regional express services and Central Citylink services on the southern section of the West Coast Main Line. A further 37 units known as Class 350/2s are currently being delivered to the UK for London Midland. The "Desiro" family also includes units of Classes 185, 360, 444 and 450. This train is nearly identical to the 450, as it was originated from that.
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 order of Class 350 units were delivered in a neutral grey and blue livery, as they were operated by both Central Trains and Silverlink.
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London Midland 350252 arrives at Watford Junction with a service for London Euston.
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TransPennine Express 350402 at Glasgow Central
