British Rail Class 375
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The British Rail Class 375 Electrostar electric multiple unit train was built by Bombardier Transportation (previously ADtranz) at their Derby Works, from 1999 to 2005. The Electrostar family, which also includes Classes 357, 376 and 377, is the most numerous type of EMU introduced since the privatisation of British Rail.
[edit] Description
Like all newly-built third-rail trains in the UK, one coach in each unit is fitted with a recess where a pantograph could be fitted, allowing for future conversion to run on AC power from overhead lines. Although most units are DC only, the class is numbered in the 3xx series normally used for AC units.
Southern's Class 375 units have since been converted to Class 377, now that their Tightlock couplings – which were compatible with the now-retired "slam-door" stock such as the Class 421 – are no longer needed. The ex-375s may be distinguished from the native 377s by having a mixture of grey, red, and blue seats as opposed to the 377's uniformly green seats.
The Class 375 is the principal new train used by Southeastern; all the Southeastern units have also been converted from Tightlock to Dellner couplers,[1] but unlike the Southern fleet, they have not been reclassified as 377s. The 375/8 and 375/9 sub-classes were built with Dellner couplers from new.
[edit] Fleet details
| Class | Type | Operator | No. Built | Year Built | Cars per Set | Unit nos. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 375/3 | Express | Southeastern | 10 | 2001-2002 | 3 | 375301-310 | - |
| Southern | 28 | 2001-2002 | 3 | 375311-338 | Since reclassified as Class 377 nos. 377301-328 | ||
| Class 375/6 | Express | Southeastern | 30 | 1999-2001 | 4 | 375601-630 | Dual-voltage units |
| Class 375/7 | Express | Southeastern | 15 | 2001-2002 | 4 | 375701-715 | - |
| Class 375/8 | Express | Southeastern | 30 | 2004-2005 | 4 | 375801-830 | - |
| Class 375/9 | Outer suburban | Southeastern | 27 | 2003-2004 | 4 | 375901-927 | - |
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