British Rail Class 455 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 455 |
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Refurbished South West Trains 455713 at Wimbledon. Note the differing profile of the third carriage.
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| In service | 1982-Current |
| Manufacturer | BREL |
| Number built | 137 trainsets |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | South West Trains Southern |
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| Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
| Weight | DTSO - 29.5 tonnes |
| Braking system(s) | Air (Westcode) |
The British Rail Class 455 is a type of electric train. These trains get their power from a special third rail that carries 750 volts of electricity. They were built by a company called BREL at their factory in York during the early and mid-1980s. When they were first made, they were going to be called Class 510 trains. Today, Class 455 trains are used for local services in South London. You can see them running with South West Trains and Southern.
Meet the Class 455 Trains
The Class 455 trains are a familiar sight for many people in South London. They are designed to carry lots of passengers on busy routes. Each train is made up of four carriages. This helps them move many people quickly around the city.
What Are They Used For?
These trains are mostly used for suburban services. This means they travel shorter distances, stopping at many stations. They connect towns and suburbs to central London. They help thousands of commuters and students get to work and school every day.
Keeping Them Modern
Even though these trains were built in the 1980s, they have been updated. Both Southern and South West Trains have refurbished them. This means they have been given new interiors and sometimes new equipment. This makes them more comfortable and reliable for passengers.
Images for kids
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Network SouthEast Class 455/8 5856 approaching Waterloo
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South West Trains Class 455/7 No. 5715 at London Waterloo
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Interior of a former Class 508 trailer from a South West Trains refurbished Class 455/7
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Southern Class 455 No. 455833 at London Bridge
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The interior aboard a Southern refurbished Class 455
