British Rail Class 466

British Rail Class 466
Networker
In service1993–present
ManufacturerMetro-Cammell
Built atWashwood Heath, Birmingham
Family nameNetworker
Replaced
Constructed1993–1994[1]
Refurbished2011–2013 at Wabtec Doncaster
Number built43
Number in service31
SuccessorClass 707[2]
Formation2 cars per unit: DMSO-DTSO[1]
Fleet numbers466001–466043
Capacity168 seats[1]
OwnersAngel Trains[1]
Operators
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20.80 m (68 ft 3 in)[1]
Width2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)[1]
Height3.77 m (12 ft 4 in)
DoorsDouble-leaf sliding plug
(2 per side per car)
Maximum speed75 mph (121 km/h)[1]
Weight
  • DM vehs.: 40.6 t (40.0 long tons; 44.8 short tons)
  • DT vehs.: 31.4 t (30.9 long tons; 34.6 short tons)
Traction systemGEC Alsthom GTO-VVVF
Traction motors4 × 3-phase AC[3]
GEC Alsthom G352AY
Power output1,120 kW (1,500 hp)
Electric system(s)750 V DC third rail
Current collector(s)Contact shoe
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′
Bogies
  • Powered: SRP BP58
  • Unpowered: SRP BT49
Braking system(s)Electro-pneumatic (disc) and rheostatic/regenerative
Safety system(s)
Coupling systemTightlock[4]
Multiple workingWithin class, and with Class 465[3]
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 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.

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Class 466 - South Eastern". London: Angel Trains. Archived from the original on 18 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Southeastern to bring Class 707s to London from Autumn 2021". RailAdvent. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b Train Operating Manual: Classes 365, 465, 466. Harrogate: Connex South Eastern. January 1998. p.A.6.
  4. ^ System Data for Mechanical and Electrical Coupling of Rail Vehicles in support of GM/RT2190 (PDF). London: Rail Safety and Standards Board. 22 June 2011. p. 4. SD001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2023.