British Rail Class 489 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 489 |
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![]() 489107 at Wirksworth Station on 17th April 2003. This unit is one of two preserved on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway in Derbyshire.
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In service | 1983-2005 |
Manufacturer | BREL Derby |
Number built | Unknown |
Formation | Unknown |
Operator(s) | Gatwick Express |
Specifications | |
Maximum speed | 90mph (145km/h) |
Electric system(s) | From powering loco/GLV |
489104 passing through Clapham Junction on 19th July 2003. This unit was used on Gatwick Express services from London Victoria-Gatwick Airport until withdrawal in 2005.
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489108 at London Victoria on 18th March 2003. This unit carries the InterCity Gatwick Express livery.
![9110 at London Victoria](/images/thumb/9/9c/9110_at_London_Victoria.jpg/300px-9110_at_London_Victoria.jpg)
489110 at London Victoria on 18th March 2003. This is was one of the final two units in service with Gatwick Express.
The British Rail Class 489 (or GLV) is a type of electrical multiple unit, specially converted for use on Gatwick Express trains, from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport.
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