British Rail Class 460 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 460 "Juniper" |
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460 007 at London Victoria
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| In service | 2000 |
| Manufacturer | Alstom |
| Family name | Juniper |
| Constructed | 2000 |
| Number built | 8 trainsets |
| Formation | 8 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 460001 - 460008 |
| Operator(s) | Southern Gatwick Express |
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| Maximum speed | 100 mph (160 km/h) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC (3rd rail) |
| Track gauge | 4' 8 1/2" |
The British Rail Class 460 (or 8Gat) electrical multiple units were built by Alstom at Washwood Heath from 2000-01. These units are part of Alstom's "Juniper" family of units, which also includes Classes 334 and 458. The eight Class 460 units are (up to 2009) the last to be classified under the TOPS "4XX" series for DC 3rd Rail EMUs on the Southern Region.
Images for kids
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Unit 460004, showing the DMSO vehicle
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The first-class interior of a Class 460 unit
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Two Class 458/5 units soon after being rebuilt. The continuous window band along the vehicle's side only appears on former Class 460 vehicles – original Class 458 vehicles have windows separated by bodywork.
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