Juniper (train) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alstom Coradia Juniper |
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Class 460 at London Victoria.
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| In service | 2000 - Present |
| Manufacturer | Alstom |
| Family name | Coradia |
| Constructed | 1998-2002 |
| Number built | 78 trainset |
| Operator(s) | South Western Railway Abellio ScotRail |
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| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC Overhead lines (334) 750 V DC third rail (458/460) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) |
The Coradia Juniper series is a family of electric multiple unit trains built by Alstom Transport Birmingham for use on the railway network in Great Britain. The family is related to the Coradia 1000 series of diesel multiple unit.
There are currently two types in service with various TOCs, with a total of 76 units in service (36 class 458s and 40 class 334s). All Class 460s are now converted to Class 458/5s for South Western Railway.
Images for kids
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The result of the rebuilt of 4JOP and 8GAT units: the Class 458/5 5JOP; all Class 458/0 and Class 460 units have been converted into this design
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Class 334 unit 334038 at Edinburgh Waverley
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Class 458/0 Juniper before conversion into 458/5
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Class 460 unit before converting into Class 458/5, in Service on Gatwick Express
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British Rail Class 458 'Juniper' passing through Egham
