British Rail Class 444
The British Rail Class 444 (or 5Des) "Desiro" electric multiple units were built by Siemens AG from 2002-04. Forty-five of these units were built for express services for South West Trains. The "Desiro" family also includes units of Classes 350, 360 and 450.
| British Rail Class 444 "Desiro" | |
|---|---|
 444026 at Waterloo | |
| In service | 21 April 2004 – present |
| Manufacturer | Siemens AG |
| Family name | Desiro |
| Number built | 45 units |
| Formation | 5 cars per trainset |
| Operator | South West Trains South Western Railway |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100mph (161 km/h). |
| Weight | Total: 227 tonnes |
| Braking system(s) | Air, regenerative |
Class 444, no. 444023 at Clapham Junction on 30th October 2004. This unit is painted in South West Trains express livery.
Class 444, no. 444016 passing non-stop through Clapham Junction on 21st August 2004 with a service to London Waterloo.
British Rail Class 444 Media
Class 444 unit at the Siemens Wildenrath test centre in 2004.
Two Class 444s of South West Trains at Eastleigh in January 2010
A pair of South West Trains Class 444s pass through Eastleigh on a midday service to Weymouth in July 2014
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