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British Rail Class 402 facts for kids
| British Rail Class 402 | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1939-1971 |
| Manufacturer | Eastleigh Works, frames from Lancing |
| Number built | 100 |
| Formation | DMBS-DTCK |
| Operator | Southern Railway and British Railways |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 75mph 121km/h |
| Weight | Total - 76 tons |
| Engine(s) | 2 x 275 hp traction motors total 550 hp (410 kW) |
| Braking system(s) | Air |
The Southern Railway (SR) gave the designation 2Hal to the electric multiple units built during the late 1930s to work long-distance semi-fast services on the newly electrified lines from London to Maidstone and Gillingham (Kent). This type of unit survived long enough in British Rail ownership to be allocated TOPS Class 402.