British Rail Class 460
The British Rail Class 460 (or 8Gat) electrical multiple units were built by Alstom at Washwood Heath between 1999 and 2001. These units were part of Alstom's "Juniper" family of units, which also includes Classes 334 and 458.
| British Rail Class 460 "Juniper" | |
|---|---|
 460 007 at London Victoria | |
| In service | 2000 - 2012 |
| Manufacturer | Alstom |
| Family name | Juniper |
| Constructed | 1999-2001 |
| Number built | 8 trainsets |
| Formation | 8 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 460001 - 460008 |
| Operator | Southern Gatwick Express |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (160 km/h) |
| Voltage | 750 V DC (3rd rail) |
| Gauge | 4' 8 1/2" |
All have since been converted to Class 458/5 units (other than four surplus driving vehicles used as spares donors) for operation by South Western Railway.
