British Rail Class 745
| British Rail Class 745 FLIRT | |
|---|---|
 Class 745 in Velim | |
| Manufacturer | Stadler Rail |
| Built at | Bussnang, Switzerland |
| Family name | FLIRT |
| Replaced | |
| Constructed | 2018- |
| Entered service | 2019- |
| Number under construction | 20 units to be built |
| Formation | 12 carriages |
| Capacity | 757 seated (745/0) 767 seated (745/1) |
| Operators | Greater Anglia |
| Depots | Norwich Crown Point |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (160 km/h) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC (OHLE) |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 745[1] is a class of electric multiple unit being built by Stadler Rail for Greater Anglia. They are part of the FLIRT modular train family.[2]
History
In August 2016, Abellio Greater Anglia was awarded the East Anglia franchise with a commitment to replace all of the existing fleet. As part of this an order was placed with Stadler Rail for twenty 12-carriage electric multiple unit Stadler FLIRTs. Ten 745/0s will replace the Class 90 locomotives, Mark 3 carriages and Driving Van Trailers on London Liverpool Street to Norwich services.
Ten 745/1s will replace the Class 379s on Stansted Express services from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport.[3][2][4][5] The first 745s are due to enter service in late April 2019.[6] All are scheduled to enter service in 2019.[7][8]
All will be maintained at Norwich Crown Point.
Fleet details
| Class | Operator | No. Built | Year Built | Cars per Set | Unit nos. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745/0 | Greater Anglia | 10 | 2018- | 12 | 745001–745010 | Intercity[9] |
| 745/1 | 10 | 745101–745110 | Airport Express[9] |
See also
- Class 755 - A similar class of bi mode multiple units also being built by Stadler Rail for Greater Anglia.
References
- ^ https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2017/06/07-greater-anglia-unveils-the-future.html
- ^ a b Stadler signs largest UK order with Abellio East Anglia and Rock Rail Stadler Rail 5 October 2016
- ^ Stadler and Bombardier to supply trains for Abellio East Anglia franchise Railway Gazette International 10 August 2016
- ^ Clinnick, Richard (6 June 2017). "Greater Anglia unveils interior plans for new trains". Rail Magazine. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ^ "Greater Anglia unveils the future with Stadler mock-up". Rail News. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ^ "Network Rail: Anglia Route Strategic Plan" (PDF). p. 43.
- ^ East Anglia franchise agreement Department for Transport 23 August 2016 pages 177, 178
- ^ "The New Face of Rail in Anglia" Modern Railways issue 818 November 2016 page 12
- ^ a b "UK Flirt (Class 745 & Class 755) - Project at an Advanced Stage of Development TSI CCS 2016/919/EU" (PDF). gov.uk. Department of Transport. 23 August 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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