British Rail Class 458
The South Western Railway Class 458 (or 4JOP) electrical multiple units were built by Alstom at Washwood Heath between 1998 and 2000. These units are part of Alstom's Juniper family of units, which also includes Classes 334 and 460.
| British Rail Class 458 Juniper | |
|---|---|
 458030 at London Waterloo on 19 July 2003. This unit is painted in South West Trains mainline livery. | |
| Manufacturer | Alstom |
| Built at | Washwood Heath |
| Family name | Juniper |
| Constructed | 1998–2000 |
| Entered service | 1999–present |
| Number built | 30 trainsets |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 458001–458030 |
| Operator | South West Trains |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (160 km/h) |
| Weight | 164.3t |
| Power supply | Third rail |
| Voltage | 750V DC |
| Braking system(s) | Air, regenerative |
British Rail Class 458 Media
A Class 458/0 unit in as-delivered condition, showing the original driver's cab and SWT livery
The original first-class interior of a Class 458/0 unit
Separated Class 460 vehicles at Doncaster Works prior to being rebuilt
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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