British Rail Class 465 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 465 "Networker" |
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Southeastern 465195 at Tonbridge, March 2012
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| In service | 1991 - Current |
| Manufacturer | BREL, |
| Family name | Networker |
| Number built | 147 trainsets |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | Southeastern |
| Specifications | |
| Width | 9 ft 3 in (2.81 m) |
| Height | 12 ft 4 1/2 in (3.77 m) |
| Weight | Total - 136 tonnes |
| Power output | 1,608 hp (1,200 kW) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC third rail |
The British Rail Class 465 "Networker" electric multiple units were built by Metropolitan Cammell and BREL between 1991 and 1993, and by ABB Rail between 1993 and 1994. They were brought into service from 1991 onwards. They are mostly used on suburban routes serving the South East of England, now operated by Southeastern.
Gallery
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Class 465/0, no. 465034 at Waterloo East on 19 July 2003. This unit carries original Network SouthEast livery.
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Class 465/0, no. 465020 at Waterloo East on 25 January 2003. This unit carries Connex Networker livery.
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Class 465/2, no. 465237 at Waterloo East on 25 January 2003. This unit carries South Eastern Trains livery.
Images for kids
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Connex South Eastern Class 465 in Network SouthEast livery at Waterloo East in July 2003
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Connex South Eastern Class 465 in Connex livery at Waterloo East in January 2003
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A Metro-Cammell unit (left) coupled cab-to-cab with a BREL unit (right). BREL-built units have air vents above some saloon windows; Metro-Cammell units do not.
