British Rail Class 350
The British Rail Class 350 "Desiro" is class of electrical multiple unit built by Siemens Mobility from 2004- Thirty of these units, known as Class 350/1s, were built for use by Central Trains and Silverlink on regional express services and Central Citylink services on the southern section of the West Coast Main Line. A further 37 units known as Class 350/2s were delivered to the UK for London Midland. The "Desiro" family also includes units of Classes 185, 360, 444 and 450. This train is nearly identical to the 450, as it was originated from that. It now runs on West Midlands Trains, On there London Northwestern Railway (LNWR/LNR) brand.
| British Rail Class 350 "Desiro" | |
|---|---|
 Class 350 at Stafford wearing the London Midland livery | |
| In service | 2004 - present |
| Manufacturer | Siemens Mobility |
| Family name | Desiro |
| Number built | 87 sets |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator | West Midlands Trains |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100mph (161 km/h) |
| Weight | 170 tonnes |
| Voltage | 25kV AC overhead 750V DC 3rd rail |
| Braking system(s) | Air regenerative |
British Rail Class 350 Media
The neutral colour scheme interior of the Class 350/1
Class 350 at London Euston. The first order of Class 350 units were delivered in a neutral grey and blue livery, as they were operated by both Central Trains and Silverlink.
London Midland Class 350 arrives at Watford Junction
TransPennine Express (FirstGroup) Class 350 at Glasgow Central
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