List of British Rail electric multiple unit classes
- List of British Rail electric multiple unit classes
This page lists every electric-powered multiple unit allocated a TOPS classification or used on the mainline network since 1948 (i.e British Railways and post-privatisation). British Rail operated a wide variety of electric multiple units for use on electrified lines.
*AC units operate off 25 kV alternating current (AC) from overhead wires. Where clearances for the overhead wires on the Great Eastern Main Line and London, Tilbury and Southend railway routes were below standard, a reduced voltage of 6.25 kV AC was used. The Midland Railway units used 6.6 kV AC. Under the computer numbering, AC units (including mixed-voltage units that can also work off a DC supply) were given a class in the range 300-399.
*DC units operate off 650-850 V direct current (DC) from a third rail on the Southern Region and North London, Merseyside and Tyneside networks. The Manchester-Bury Railway line used 1,200 V DC from a side-contact third rail. The Manchester South Junction & Altrincham and "Woodhead" and initially the Great Eastern Railway routes used 1,500 V DC from overhead wires. Under the computer numbering, DC units were given a class in the range 400-599.
AC EMUs and dual-voltage EMUs
First generation
High Speed Trains
=Tube Stock=
Pre-TOPS classes
*Ex-LNER Units (Tyneside stock)
*Ex-LNWR Units (North London stock)
*Ex-LYR Units (Manchester-Bury stock)
Battery electric multiple unit (BEMU)
This was a one-off unit, withdrawn before the introduction of TOPS.
*79998/79999
ee also
* British Rail locomotive and multiple unit numbering and classification
* SR multiple unit numbering and classification
* British Rail coach designations
References
External links
* [http://www.therailwaycentre.com/index.html The Railway Centre]
* [http://www.departmentals.com departmentals.com]
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