British Rail Class 402

The Southern Railway (SR) gave the designation 2Hal to the electric multiple units built during the late 1930s to work long-distance semi-fast services on the newly electrified lines from London to Maidstone and Gillingham (Kent). This type of unit survived long enough in British Rail ownership to be allocated TOPS Class 402.

British Rail Class 402
In service1939-1971
ManufacturerEastleigh Works, frames from Lancing
Number built100
FormationDMBS-DTCK
OperatorSouthern Railway and
British Railways
Specifications
Maximum speed75mph 121km/h
WeightTotal - 76 tons
Engine(s)2 x 275 hp traction motors
total 550 hp (410 kW)
Braking system(s)Air