| British Rail Class 305 |
A failed (broken down) Class 305 train at platform 8 of Stratford station. In the background can be seen part of a London Transport Central Line 1962 stock tube train.
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| In service |
1960 - 2002 |
| Manufacturer |
BR York/Doncaster |
| Number built |
71 trainsets |
| Formation |
3/4 cars per trainset |
| Capacity |
272 seats |
| Operator |
British Rail |
| Specifications |
| Maximum speed |
75 mph (121 km/h) |
| Weight |
118 t |
| Voltage |
25 kV AC Overhead |
| Gauge |
4ft 8.5in (1,435 mm) |
The British Rail Class 305 was an alternating current (AC) electric multiple unit (EMU). Under the pre-1973 British Rail numbering system, the class was known as AM5. When TOPS as introduced, the class became Class 305.
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