British Rail Class 466 Networker | |
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In service | 1993–present |
Manufacturer | Metro-Cammell |
Built at | Washwood Heath, Birmingham |
Family name | Networker |
Replaced | |
Constructed | 1993–1994[1] |
Refurbished | 2011–2013 at Wabtec Doncaster |
Number built | 43 |
Number in service | 31 |
Successor | Class 707[2] |
Formation | 2 cars per unit: DMSO-DTSO[1] |
Fleet numbers | 466001–466043 |
Capacity | 168 seats[1] |
Owners | Angel Trains[1] |
Operators | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium |
Car length | 20.80 m (68 ft 3 in)[1] |
Width | 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)[1] |
Height | 3.77 m (12 ft 4 in) |
Doors | Double-leaf sliding plug (2 per side per car) |
Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h)[1] |
Weight |
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Traction system | GEC Alsthom GTO-VVVF |
Traction motors | 4 × 3-phase AC[3] GEC Alsthom G352AY |
Power output | 1,120 kW (1,500 hp) |
Electric system(s) | 750 V DC third rail |
Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+2′2′ |
Bogies |
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Braking system(s) | Electro-pneumatic (disc) and rheostatic/regenerative |
Safety system(s) | |
Coupling system | Tightlock[4] |
Multiple working | Within class, and with Class 465[3] |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 466 Networker is a fleet of 43 electric multiple units that were built by Metro-Cammell in 1993 and 1994. The units are currently operated by Southeastern.