British Rail Mark 5A | |
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In service | 24 August 2019 – 10 December 2023[1] |
Manufacturer | CAF |
Built at | Beasain[2] |
Constructed | 2017–2018 |
Number built | 66 |
Successor | |
Capacity | 291 seats (261 standard, 30 first class)[4] |
Owners | Beacon Rail[5] |
Operators | TransPennine Express |
Depots | Longsight (Manchester)[6] |
Lines served | North Pennine[7] |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Fully integral aluminium monocoque |
Car length |
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Width | 2.75 m (9 ft 0 in) |
Doors | Sliding plug, at body ends |
Maximum speed | 125 mph (201 km/h)[8] |
Weight | max. tare 43 t (42 long tons; 47 short tons) |
Braking system(s) | Cheek mounted discs |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Notes/references | |
Transpennine Express passenger cars |
The British Rail Mark 5A is a type of railway vehicle in use in the UK. 52 standard carriages and 14 driving trailers were built by Spanish manufacturer CAF, and were operated by TransPennine Express.[9][1] They first entered service on 24 August 2019.
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