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Gillingham EMUD

Coordinates: 51°23′10″N 0°33′41″E / 51.386°N 0.5614°E / 51.386; 0.5614
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Gillingham EMU depot
Location
LocationGillingham, Kent
Coordinates51°23′10″N 0°33′41″E / 51.386°N 0.5614°E / 51.386; 0.5614
OS gridTQ783683
Characteristics
OwnerSoutheastern
Depot codeGI (1973 -) [1]
TypeEMU
History
Opened1885

Gillingham EMUD is a train maintenance depot located in Gillingham, Kent, England. The depot is situated on the Chatham Main Line just east of Gillingham station.

The depot code is GI.


Class 466/0s are maintained at Gillingham with 1 Class 376/0 sent to the depot every weekend for maintenance. Both Metro and Mainline trains also receive light maintenance, making the depot quite versatile.

Allocation

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As of 2020, the depot's allocation consists of Southeastern Class 465/0/1/2/9 and 466/0 Networkers, Class 375/3/6/7/8/9, Class 376/0 and Class 377/1/5 Electrostars, also Thameslink Class 700s. The depot primarily maintains Class 466/0 Networkers and Class 376/0 Metro Electrostars.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "The all-time guide to UK Shed and Depot Codes" (PDF). TheRailwayCentre.com. 5 May 2006. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)