British Rail Class 444
| British Rail Class 444 "Desiro" | |
|---|---|
 444026 at Waterloo | |
| In service | 21 April 2004 – present |
| Manufacturer | Siemens AG |
| Family name | Desiro |
| Number built | 45 trainsets |
| Formation | 5 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | South West Trains |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100mph (161 km/h). |
| Weight | Total: 227 tonnes |
| Braking system(s) | Air, regenerative |
Class 444, no. 444023 at Clapham Junction on 30th October 2004. This unit is painted in South West Trains express livery.
Class 444, no. 444016 passing non-stop through Clapham Junction on 21st August 2004 with a service to London Waterloo.
The British Rail Class 444 (or 5Des) "Desiro" electrical multiple units were built by Siemens AG from 2002-04. Forty-five of these units were built for express services for South West Trains. The "Desiro" family also includes units of Classes 350, 360 and 450.
