British Rail Class 303
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| British Rail Class 303 "Blue Train" | |
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 A pair of Class 303s in the old, 1980s onwards, Strathclyde Passenger Transport orange livery at Glasgow Central station. (Photograph with permission of James Howie) |
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| In service | 1959 - 2002 |
| Manufacturer | Pressed Steel |
| Refurbishment | Late 1980s |
| Number built | 91 trainsets |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 236 seats |
| Operator | British Rail SPT |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
| Weight | 124 t |
| Power output | 618 kW |
| Voltage | 25 kV AC Overhead |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
The British Rail Class 303 is a type of electric multiple unit. They are also known as "Blue Train" units. They were introduced in 1960 for the electrification of the North Clyde and the Cathcart Circle lines in Strathclyde. At first they were classified as AM3 units before the introduction of the TOPS classification system. They were the dominant EMU on the Glasgow suburban railway network for over 25 years. The final units were withdrawn from service in 2002.
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