British Rail Class 360
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The British Rail Class 360 Desiro is an electric multiple unit class that was built by Siemens Transportation Systems between 2002 and 2005. The Class 360 is currently operated by East Midlands Railway and the Global Centre of Rail Excellence.[5]
Quick Facts British Rail Class 360 Desiro, In service ...
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In service | 12 August 2003 – present |
Manufacturer | Siemens Transportation Systems |
Built at | Krefeld, Germany |
Family name | Desiro |
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Number in service | 21 |
Number scrapped | 2 |
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Car body construction | Aluminium |
Car length | 20.34 m (66 ft 9 in) |
Width | 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in) |
Height | 3.95 m (13 ft 0 in) |
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Power output | 1,550 kW (2,080 hp) (at wheels) |
Acceleration | 0.98 m/s2 (3.2 ft/s2) |
Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
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Bogies | Siemens SGP SF5000 |
Braking system(s) | Air, regenerative |
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Coupling system | Dellner 12 |
Multiple working | Within subclass |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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Sourced from [4] except where otherwise noted. |
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