British Rail Class 378 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 378 "Capitalstar" |
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| In service | January 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Transportation |
| Family name | Electrostar |
| Number built | 54 trainsets (on order) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | London Overground |
| Line(s) served | North London line East London line West London line Watford DC line |
| Specifications | |
| Electric system(s) | Class 378/0: 25 kV AC/750 V DC Class 378/1: 750 V DC |
| Track gauge | Standard gauge |
The Class 378 Capitalstar is a type of electric multiple unit that has been ordered for the new London Overground network and franchise. The type is derived from the Class 376 trains currently used by Southeastern, and part of the Electrostar family, but featuring significant differences. Primarily, the Class 378 will feature fully longitudinal seating similar to that used on London Underground rolling stock, which is necessary for the high passenger volume services expected to be run on London Overground. The units will be constructed by Bombardier Transportation, and were initially announced as coming in two separate batches.
Images for kids
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Class 378 No. 378146 approaching Hoxton, note City of London skyline in background
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Class 378 No. 378010 stands at Richmond on a North London line service
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London Overground Class 378/1
