British Rail Class 323
British Rail Class 323 | |
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In service | 1994 - present |
Manufacturer | Hunslet TPL |
Refurbishment | 2011-2013, 2018-2021 |
Number built | 43 |
Formation | Three car |
Capacity | End Units 97 seats Central Unit 81 seats Total capacity 275 seats |
Operator(s) | Northern Trains West Midlands Trains |
Specifications | |
Car length | End Units 23.37 m Central Unit 23.44 m |
Width | 2.80 metres (9.2 ft) |
Height | 3.78 metres (12.4 ft) |
Maximum speed | 90 mph (140 km/h) |
Weight | 119.8 tonnes |
Power output | 1.168 MW |
Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC Overhead |
Braking system(s) | Regenerative Air Brake |
Safety system(s) | |
Coupling system |
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Multiple working | Within-class only (in service); other units with Tightlock autocouplers (rescue purposes only) |
Track gauge | Standard gauge 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
The British Rail Class 323 electric multiple units were built by Hunslet TPL from 1992-96. Forty-three 3-car units were built for inner-suburban services around Birmingham and Manchester. These trains were the last vehicles to be built by the struggling manufacturer Hunslet before it collapsed.
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