British Rail Class 375

The British Rail Class 375 Electrostar electric multiple unit train was built by Bombardier Transportation (previously ADtranz) at their Derby Works, from 1999 to 2005. In The Electrostar family, which also includes Classes 357, 376, 377, 378, 379 and 387, is the most numerous type of EMU introduced since the privatisation of British Rail. The trains are operated by Southeastern, along with their Class 377 fleet, on regional and outer suburban services.

British Rail Class 375
Electrostar
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Southeastern (Govia) Class 375 leaving Ramsgate EMU Depot
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The interior of a refurbished Class 375
In service2000–present
Manufacturer
Built atDerby Litchurch Lane Works
Family nameElectrostar
Replaced
Constructed1999–2005
Refurbishment2015–2018
Number built140
Number in service
Formation
  • 375/3: 3 cars per unit
  • Others: 4 cars per unit
Capacity
  • 375/3: 176 seats
  • 375/9: 273 seats
  • Others: 236 seats
OperatorSoutheastern
Specifications
Car length20.39 m (66 ft 11 in) (end cars)
19.98 m (65 ft 7 in) (middle cars)
Width2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)[source?]
Height3.78 m (12 ft 5 in)[source?]
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Weight133.1 t (131.0 long tons; 146.7 short tons) (375/3)
173.6 t (170.9 long tons; 191.4 short tons) (Others)[source?]
Acceleration0.62 m/s2 (1.4 mph/s)
Current collection method
Coupling system
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The interior of a refurbished Class 375

British Rail Class 375 Media

References

  1. 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 22 November 2022.
  2. "Southern Electrics Group". Archived from the original on 2 February 2014.