British Rail Class 466
| British Rail Class 466 Networker | |
|---|---|
 Southeastern Class 466 at Ashford International | |
| In service | 1993–present |
| Manufacturer | Metro-Cammell |
| Built at | Washwood Heath, Birmingham |
| Family name | Networker |
| Replaced | |
| Constructed | 1993–1994[1] |
| Refurbished | 2011–2013 at Wabtec Doncaster |
| Number built | 43 |
| Number in service | 30 |
| Successor | Class 707[2] |
| Formation | 2 cars per unit: DMSO-DTSO[1] |
| Fleet numbers | 466001–466043 |
| Capacity | 168 seats[1] |
| Owners | Angel Trains[1] |
| Operators | |
| Depots | Slade Green[3] |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 20.80 m (68 ft 3 in)[1] |
| Width | 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)[1] |
| Height | 3.77 m (12 ft 4 in) |
| Doors | Double-leaf sliding plug (2 per side per car) |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h)[1] |
| Weight |
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| Traction system | GEC Alsthom GTO-VVVF |
| Traction motors | 4 × 3-phase AC[4] GEC Alsthom G352AY |
| Power output | 1,120 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC third rail |
| Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
| UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+2′2′ |
| Bogies |
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| Braking system(s) | Electro-pneumatic (disc) and rheostatic/regenerative |
| Safety system(s) | |
| Coupling system | Tightlock[5] |
| Multiple working | Within class, and with Class 465[4] |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The Class 466 750V DC third rail electric multiple unit (EMU) is a suburban EMU. It is a member of the Networker family of trains. 43 466 units were made. They were made by Metro-Cammell from 1993 to 1994. The units are currently operated by Southeastern, they are used in southeast London and Kent on the Southeastern network.
Fleet details
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| Class | Operator | Qty. | Year built | Cars per unit | Unit numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | Southeastern | 30 | 1993–1994 | 2 | 466002–466003, 466006-466008, 466011–466012, 466014-466015, 466018–466023, 466025–466026, 466028–466029, 466031, 466034–466043[source?] |
| Stored | 13 | 466001, 466005-466005, 466009-466010, 466013, 466016-466017, 466024, 466027, 466030, 466032-466033[6][7] |
| DMSO | DTSO |
|---|---|
| 64860–64902 | 78312–78354 |
Gallery
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Southeastern 466028 at Sundridge Park Station in 2015 -
Southeastern 466007 at Slade Green in 2022
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References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Class 466 - South Eastern". London: Angel Trains. Archived from the original on 2019-04-18.
- ↑ "Southeastern to bring Class 707s to London from Autumn 2021". RailAdvent. 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ Pritchard, Robert (February 2025). "Slade Green: maintaining Southeastern's Metro Fleet". Today's Railways UK. No. 276. pp. 38–41.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Train Operating Manual: Classes 365, 465, 466. Harrogate: Connex South Eastern. January 1998. p.A.6.
- ↑ System Data for Mechanical and Electrical Coupling of Rail Vehicles in support of GM/RT2190 (PDF). London: Rail Safety and Standards Board. 22 June 2011. p. 4. SD001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ↑ Russell, David (May 2024). "GTR to lease Class 379s from Porterbrook". Units. Rail Express. No. 336. p. 22.
- ↑ Butlin, Ashley (January 2025). "Multiple Units". Stock Update. The Railway Magazine. Vol. 171, no. 1486. p. 82.
- ↑ Hotchkiss, Jeremy (20 November 2019). "The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 – Class 466 2020 accessibility deadline" (PDF). Letter to Angel Trains Limited. London: Department for Transport. RFSPEC 16/23/2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
