British Rail Class 357 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 357 "Electrostar" |
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| In service | 2000 - Current |
| Manufacturer | ADtranz Derby (now Bombardier) |
| Family name | Electrostar |
| Number built | 74 trainsets |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 282 seats |
| Operator(s) | c2c |
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| Car length | 20.75 m |
| Width | 2.80 m |
| Height | 3.78 m |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
| Weight | 157.6 t |
| Power output | 3x560 = 1680 kW |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC Overhead |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm |
The British Rail Class 357 "Electrostar" alternating current (AC) electric multiple units (EMU) were built by ADtranz, Derby (now owned by Bombardier Transportation) from 1999 to 2003 at a cost of approximately £350 million. The Electrostar family also includes Classes 375, 376, 377 and 378, and is the most numerous type of EMU built in the post-privatisation period of Britain's railways. These units were built in two batches for LTS Rail, since rebranded as c2c.
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Images for kids
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c2c Class 357/0 No. 357015 at Upminster
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c2c Class 357/2 No. 357210 at Fenchurch Street in the early morning
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c2c Class 357/0 No. 357029 in the original metallic blue livery
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